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P848 APM

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,798 mi
Last recorded73,798 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 APM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,798 miles

surface rust on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,687 miles

1.heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s rear forward facing suspension arms.2.slight bind on n/s rear brake.3.heavy pitting on inside surfaces of o/s and n/s front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,634 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,618 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,571 miles

brake discs covered in surface rust consistent with vehicle having been standing for some time

Pass 11 Oct 2005 54,465 miles

slight rusting of inner front brake disc surfaces

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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P848 APM is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P848 APM, 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 P848 APM registered?

P848 APM is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P848 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P848 APM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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