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P76 GMU

1996 Ford Probe

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,654 mi
Last recorded49,654 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Probe93,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 GMU
MakeFord
ModelProbe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 49,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 48,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 47,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 47,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 46,462 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 46,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 45,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 43,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2017 42,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have been coated and have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi has slight crossing but not leaking

Pass 11 May 2016 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,309 miles

o/s/r tyre tread perish

Fail 9 Dec 2014 39,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre tread perish

Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,904 miles

osr tyre cracking

Fail 30 Dec 2009 34,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,974 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 25,550 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,013 miles

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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P76 GMU is a 1996 Ford Probe in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P76 GMU, 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

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What year was P76 GMU registered?

P76 GMU is a 1996 Ford Probe, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P76 GMU safe to buy?

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