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E83 YRB

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,856 mi
Last recorded89,856 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE83 YRB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 89,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch not within 30cm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various repairs covered underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2025 89,856 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch not within 30cm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various repairs covered underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,789 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front suspension bushes perished/ cracked

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside, & inner panels, various repairs covered underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 89,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front suspension bushes perished/ cracked

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside, & inner panels, various repairs covered underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 89,779 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 89,528 miles

Front suspension bushes perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,313 miles

Chassis corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 85,403 miles

Offside Front swivel seat has slight movement

Fail 6 Jul 2018 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel and offside rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front swivel seat has slight movement

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,087 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 85,075 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,538 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,885 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,924 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,918 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,435 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 81,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,900 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,708 miles

Coolant leak

both front inner wings corroded

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 68,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak

both front inner wings corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2006 57,305 miles

areas of vehicle structure have been replaced/repaired

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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E83 YRB is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E83 YRB, 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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E83 YRB is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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