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M297 DLY

1995 Ac Ace

Black Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,126 mi
Last recorded66,126 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Ac Ace29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 DLY
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,002 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 65,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,860 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 65,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,633 miles

Battery warning light on

Exhaust slightly damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,630 miles

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

Battery warning light on

Exhaust slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,560 miles

Front Lower slight exhaust damage

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,217 miles

Coolant leak

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,506 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

Slight cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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M297 DLY is a 1995 Ac Ace in Black with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 29,758 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 M297 DLY, 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 31 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 M297 DLY registered?

M297 DLY is a 1995 Ac Ace, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M297 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M297 DLY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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