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P840 UDW

1996 Ford Probe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,053 mi
Last recorded138,053 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 UDW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 138,053 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 138,007 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes starting to rust

front exhaust clamp loose

number plate light damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 127,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 127,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front discs worn

nearside washers blocked

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 120,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 120,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside head light loose

rear brake pipes starting to rust

alternator belt worn

front discs worn

middle exhaust starting to rust

Pass 7 Oct 2008 116,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 116,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 107,566 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 107,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear a/r bushes worn

rear tie bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,853 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 90,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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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P840 UDW is a 1996 Ford Probe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P840 UDW, 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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P840 UDW is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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