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P978 TDD

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,719 mi
Last recorded121,719 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 TDD
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 121,719 miles

battery insecure/o/s/r disk/all brakepipes

Fail 4 Aug 2012 121,712 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure/o/s/r disk/all brakepipes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 113,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 106,151 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 106,151 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 106,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 99,537 miles

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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P978 TDD is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P978 TDD, 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 P978 TDD registered?

P978 TDD is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P978 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 TDD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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