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R956 NSP

1997 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,819 mi
Last recorded71,819 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Probe92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 NSP
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,819 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 68,570 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,703 miles

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

rear brakes 42 percent imbalance

Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brakes 42 percent imbalance

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,784 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,544 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 53,538 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,897 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 52,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R956 NSP is a 1997 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford Probe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 R956 NSP, 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 29 years old, this Ford Probe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R956 NSP registered?

R956 NSP is a 1997 Ford Probe, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R956 NSP safe to buy?

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