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P828 UGE

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,827 mi
Last recorded75,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 UGE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,827 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 75,827 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hole in n/s/r chassis leg due to corrosion ,but is more than 30cm away from suspension component ,(pass and advise)

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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P828 UGE is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P828 UGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P828 UGE registered?

P828 UGE is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P828 UGE safe to buy?

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