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P984 DWY

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,526 mi
Last recorded59,526 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 DWY
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,526 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,524 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,776 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 50,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,276 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,512 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,512 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,620 miles

oil leak

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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P984 DWY is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P984 DWY, 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 P984 DWY registered?

P984 DWY is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P984 DWY safe to buy?

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