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L666 DRM

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 DRM
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 86,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,871 miles

rear brakes only just met limit

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 69,470 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,864 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,442 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 66,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,135 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,991 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 63,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,041 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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L666 DRM is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L666 DRM, 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 L666 DRM registered?

L666 DRM is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is L666 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 DRM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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