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P952 UPN

1996 Ford Probe

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 UPN
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 76,550 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 76,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,165 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 70,156 miles

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

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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P952 UPN is a 1996 Ford Probe in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P952 UPN, 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

How do I check the history of P952 UPN?

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What year was P952 UPN registered?

P952 UPN is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P952 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 UPN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P952 UPN have outstanding finance?

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