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N363 VAV

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,885 mi
Last recorded88,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN363 VAV
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,885 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,883 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Roller Brake test not completed, due to N/S/R Brake disc condition

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,793 miles

n/s/r parkbrake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 86,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs getting thin

front brake flexis starting to crack

n/s/r brake disc scored

n/s/r brake pads getting low

rear wiper has no rubber on

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,561 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 83,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,548 miles

n/s steering rack slight play

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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N363 VAV 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 62.5%.

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 N363 VAV, 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 N363 VAV registered?

N363 VAV is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N363 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N363 VAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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