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N366 EAR

1996 Ford Probe

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,752 mi
Last recorded87,752 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN366 EAR
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2012 87,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

advise airbag lamp on

advise exhaust condition deteriorating

advise osf tyre starting to wear low

advise slight damage to both rear light clusters

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

advise wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,752 miles

advise airbag lamp on

advise exhaust condition deteriorating

advise osf tyre starting to wear low

advise slight damage to both rear light clusters

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

advise wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2011 87,050 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

airbag light on

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs poor condition on inside face

Fail 28 Jul 2010 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs poor condition on inside face

Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Minor P.A.S fluid leak from steering rack.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

interior mirror missing.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Minor P.A.S fluid leak from steering rack.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

interior mirror missing.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,553 miles

both front brake flexie hoses starting to perish

front brake disc,s corrodding on inside faces

nearside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,679 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 68,662 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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)

front brake disc,s poor and slightly fluctuate

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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N366 EAR is a 1996 Ford Probe in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N366 EAR, 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 N366 EAR registered?

N366 EAR is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N366 EAR safe to buy?

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