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P879 NOX

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,291 mi
Last recorded140,291 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 NOX
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 140,291 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s and n/s rear brake pads worn low

o/s rear tyre low on tread pass due to tread pattern

Fail 3 Nov 2011 139,849 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

o/s front tyre low on tread pass due to tread pattern

Pass 5 Oct 2010 134,437 miles

center exhaust blow and center mount broken

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s and n/s rear tyres low on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2010 134,267 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust blow and center mount broken

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s and n/s rear tyres low on tread

Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,400 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 124,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

center exhaust bracket becoming rusty/ weak

rear antiroll bar links becoming worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 118,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear anti roll bar links becoming worn

Pass 8 May 2007 98,001 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 98,001 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 82,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear discs lightly corroded

slight blow at rear exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2006 82,612 miles

both rear discs lightly corroded

slight blow at rear exhaust

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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P879 NOX is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P879 NOX, 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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P879 NOX is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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