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N105 JLW

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 JLW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 105,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,436 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 99,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 91,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N105 JLW is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N105 JLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N105 JLW registered?

N105 JLW is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N105 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N105 JLW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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