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P818 UTX

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 UTX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,147 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,689 miles

offside parking brake requirement only just met

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,365 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,088 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,081 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front and rear discs slightly corrored

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front wish bone slightly corrored

Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,954 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 86,726 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 83,384 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 80,374 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 77,127 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Probe?

Based on 68,773 MOT tests across 11,550 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
3,995
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,655
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,961
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,508
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,616
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,033
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P818 UTX is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Probe fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 6,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P818 UTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Probe typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P818 UTX registered?

P818 UTX is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P818 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 UTX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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