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E847 GNV

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,096 mi
Last recorded33,096 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE847 GNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 33,096 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 32,905 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2023 32,686 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2022 32,467 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 32,275 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,825 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,612 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,565 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 24,562 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,171 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,486 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 21,484 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,856 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,978 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,731 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 10,956 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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E847 GNV is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E847 GNV, 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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E847 GNV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E847 GNV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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