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MOT Advisory (worried)

Michelle71
Michelle71
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Hi everyone.

I have a 1996 Ford Probe. 2.5 V6

The probe passed his MOT yesterday but I am a bit concerned about one of the advisories.

Blue smoke on acceleration

I have looked up the possibilities and it’s says to check the seals and piston rings. 
is it something I should be worried about. 
The Tester told me it’s because I don’t take it out enough. To be fair it has only done about 50 miles in the last year!!
I know I’m supposed to take it out more, but I’m very protective of him and there are so many idiots on the road now.


I have taken the probe to the same garage for years and they know it quite well now.
Emissions always a pain, but eventually always passes.
No smoke any other time. Always very clear. 
He has a small oil leak that as of yet I haven’t managed to pin down. 

Any advice would be gratefully received.  😁

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    8 hours ago, Michelle71 said:

    The Tester told me it’s because I don’t take it out enough.

    Listen to the advice of the MOT tester. Use it more or it will fall apart just sitting in the garage.

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    12 hours ago, unofix said:

    Listen to the advice of the MOT tester. Use it more or it will fall apart just sitting in the garage.

    Thank you. I will. 

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