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E780 GLL

1987 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,577 mi
Last recorded53,577 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE780 GLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 53,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 53,463 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 53,158 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 53,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 52,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,655 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 52,478 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 52,273 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 50,548 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,325 miles

n/s/r tyre has perished sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,846 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 48,845 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,843 miles

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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E780 GLL is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E780 GLL, 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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What year was E780 GLL registered?

E780 GLL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is E780 GLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E780 GLL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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