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260 KMT

1957 Ac Ace

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,667 mi
Last recorded2,667 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1957 Ac Ace68,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration260 KMT
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 2,667 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 2,662 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,540 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 2,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 2,497 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 2,497 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,708 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 1,708 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ac Ace?

Based on 1,233 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Stop lamp not working 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 12
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260 KMT is a 1957 Ac Ace in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1957 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 68,079 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 Ac Ace fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 260 KMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 69 years old, this Ac Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 260 KMT registered?

260 KMT is a 1957 Ac Ace, first registered on 27 May 1957.

Is 260 KMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 260 KMT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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