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E776 NEL

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,047 mi
Last recorded54,047 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE776 NEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 54,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 50,237 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 48,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 47,962 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil leak +no oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside All direction indicators not working faulty switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative wont turn off (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements sticks (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 47,888 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements sticks (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty offside sometimes doesn't work (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements sticks (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty offside sometimes doesn't work (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements sticks (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 47,085 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,995 miles

Headlamp aim converts fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 46,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,588 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

headlight mask/converters fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 46,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 45,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2009 42,848 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise all tyres perrishing

Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise all tyres perrishing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,583 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,583 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 41,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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E776 NEL is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E776 NEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E776 NEL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 1987.

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