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431 BAY

1996 Ac Ace

Green Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,536 mi
Last recorded50,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ac Ace46,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration431 BAY
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 50,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 49,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint on rack tower (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 48,977 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,586 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,659 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,131 miles

handbrake readings slightly low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,256 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,822 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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431 BAY is a 1996 Ac Ace in Green with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 46,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 431 BAY, 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 30 years old, this Ac Ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 431 BAY registered?

431 BAY is a 1996 Ac Ace, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is 431 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 431 BAY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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