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G327 GCP

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,399 mi
Last recorded71,399 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG327 GCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 71,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassi above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,398 miles

general top body panels corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,389 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch taped up

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear doors corroded and taped up

wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 69,370 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch taped up

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear doors corroded and taped up

wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,130 miles

Nearside Rear door has corrosion on bottom of door

Offside Rear door has corrosion on bottom of door

Rear wheel arches have corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 69,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear half shaft leaking oil in to brake drum

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,201 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,073 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,073 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,223 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,217 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,167 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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G327 GCP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 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 G327 GCP, 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 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G327 GCP registered?

G327 GCP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G327 GCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G327 GCP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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