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A1 BCU

1994 Ac Ace

Green Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,452 mi
Last recorded34,452 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Ac Ace48,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BCU
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 34,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 32,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 30,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,545 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 28,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 27,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 25,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 23,206 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 21,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,348 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 18,157 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 18,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 14,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,339 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 12,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 12,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 10,922 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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A1 BCU is a 1994 Ac Ace in Green with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1994 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 48,185 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 A1 BCU, 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 32 years old, this Ac Ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A1 BCU?

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What year was A1 BCU registered?

A1 BCU is a 1994 Ac Ace, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is A1 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 BCU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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