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N123 XVJ

1996 Ford Probe

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on27 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 XVJ
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2013 106,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2013 106,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 133,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 125,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 119,685 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 119,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 116,610 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 111,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 96,914 miles

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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N123 XVJ is a 1996 Ford Probe in White 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 N123 XVJ, 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

How do I check the history of N123 XVJ?

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What year was N123 XVJ registered?

N123 XVJ is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N123 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 XVJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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