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N202 OAP

1996 Ford Probe

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,436 mi
Last recorded108,436 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 OAP
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 108,436 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 108,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 105,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 102,807 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 101,041 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 101,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,586 miles

Front brake pads low.

Rear brake discs rusty and rear pads low.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 98,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads low.

Rear brake discs rusty and rear pads low.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 95,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,641 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2005 84,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement in o/s steering rack

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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N202 OAP is a 1996 Ford Probe in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N202 OAP, 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 N202 OAP?

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What year was N202 OAP registered?

N202 OAP is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N202 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N202 OAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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