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P98 GBG

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 GBG
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2010 95,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,061 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 94,023 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 86,194 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 85,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2008 81,651 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 81,651 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 70,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres on limit

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads wearing thin

rear discs corroded

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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P98 GBG is a 1996 Ford Probe in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P98 GBG, 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 P98 GBG registered?

P98 GBG is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P98 GBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 GBG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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