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P880 KAR

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,357 mi
Last recorded100,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 KAR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,357 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

oil leak / residue on the engine

Pass 24 Jun 2017 98,241 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,800 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

oil residue on the engine

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar linkage

Pass 16 May 2015 88,381 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

oil residue on engine

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 May 2014 84,417 miles

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

Pass 25 May 2013 81,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,629 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 79,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 73,697 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2010 66,671 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2010 66,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,647 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS

SLIGHT CRACK DEVELOPING ON EXHAUST FRONT BOX SECTION / BEEN WELDED

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,181 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 29,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P880 KAR is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P880 KAR, 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 P880 KAR registered?

P880 KAR is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P880 KAR safe to buy?

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