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P980 KKJ

1996 Ford Probe

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,351 mi
Last recorded54,351 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 KKJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 54,351 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front & rear suspension arms are corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake efforts are slightly low

Pass 17 Jan 2023 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension arms

Fail 17 Jan 2023 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension arms

Pass 27 May 2021 52,901 miles

front and rear suspension parts have surface rust

Pass 18 Dec 2019 52,195 miles

Suspension components corroded not excessive

Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,172 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 27 Nov 2018 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,355 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 49,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,860 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,655 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,442 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,163 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,811 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,551 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,810 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 22,231 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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P980 KKJ is a 1996 Ford Probe in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P980 KKJ, 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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P980 KKJ is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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