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N153 NHW

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,511 mi
Last recorded84,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 NHW
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 84,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 79,471 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 79,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2009 75,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 71,484 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 71,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 67,245 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 67,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,040 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 62,969 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2005 59,757 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N153 NHW is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N153 NHW, 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 N153 NHW?

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What year was N153 NHW registered?

N153 NHW is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N153 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 NHW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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