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483 WBJ

1960 Ac Ace

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,294 mi
Last recorded77,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Ac Ace70,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration483 WBJ
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,294 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight wear in trunion (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake eff.poor

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,995 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,669 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear suspension lower arm outer bush has slight wear

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,193 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 75,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,767 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 72,972 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 72,367 miles

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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483 WBJ is a 1960 Ac Ace in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1960 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 70,210 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 483 WBJ, 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 66 years old, this Ac Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 483 WBJ registered?

483 WBJ is a 1960 Ac Ace, first registered on 15 June 1960.

Is 483 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 483 WBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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