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FCA 200

1996 Ac Ace

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,651 mi
Last recorded64,651 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Ac Ace46,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 200
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,319 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,925 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,077 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,846 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,318 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,999 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,728 miles

Offside Slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,866 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,660 miles

seats belt sluggish to return

Fail 16 Feb 2011 50,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front seat belt sluggish in return

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,923 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play both top and bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,869 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 45,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,075 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,820 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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FCA 200 is a 1996 Ac Ace in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FCA 200, 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

How do I check the history of FCA 200?

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What year was FCA 200 registered?

FCA 200 is a 1996 Ac Ace, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is FCA 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCA 200 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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