MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
348,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Horn does not function (6.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
park brake lever seizing
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)
park brake lever seizing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N987 MNL is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1996 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 129,793 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 N987 MNL, 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 30 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N987 MNL?
You can check the full history of N987 MNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N987 MNL registered?
N987 MNL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 1996.
Is N987 MNL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N987 MNL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N987 MNL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N987 MNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.