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E799 DPG

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,474 mi
Last recorded19,474 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE799 DPG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 19,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 19,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 18,229 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective modified (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body wax oiled

Fail 19 Oct 2023 18,229 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective modified (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working changed bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working changed bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body wax oiled

Pass 3 Nov 2022 18,126 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi (steel part) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi (steel part) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,089 miles

offside lower screen has damage

wipers blades poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 16,088 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside lower screen damage

Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror has slight damage

screen has slight damage o/s lower out of drivers view

wheel arches are slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 14,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror has slight damage

screen has slight damage o/s lower out of drivers view

wheel arches are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to windscreen but is not affecting drivers view of the road

n/s mirror is damaged but still useable

o/s/f tyre is wearing on its inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2012 9,684 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to windscreen but is not affecting drivers view of the road

n/s mirror is damaged but still useable

o/s/f tyre is wearing on its inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 4,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S mirror damaged

Oil leak

Tested in the wet

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 4,771 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S mirror damaged

Oil leak

Tested in the wet

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 99,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine misfire

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 99,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine misfire

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,122 miles

Damage to screen outside of sweep of wipers

Engine missfireing

Slight corrosion in O/S rear door & N/S front wing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 93,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to screen outside of sweep of wipers

Engine missfireing

Slight corrosion in O/S rear door & N/S front wing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,856 miles

Oil leak

crack in corner of windscreen

engine misfire

offside rear tyre getting low and has a split in the tread

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2008 91,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

crack in corner of windscreen

engine misfire

offside rear tyre getting low and has a split in the tread

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2007 90,262 miles

engine missfiring

Fail 25 Jun 2007 90,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine missfiring

Pass 29 Apr 2006 86,073 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 86,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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E799 DPG 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 E799 DPG, 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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E799 DPG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 1987.

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