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P980 PRE

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 PRE
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 105,382 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 105,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 105,248 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 99,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inner trear area

Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,876 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2006 90,616 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear anti-roll bar drop links slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2005 84,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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P980 PRE is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PRE, 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 P980 PRE registered?

P980 PRE is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P980 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 PRE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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