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R500 ACE

1997 Ac Ace

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,488 mi
Last recorded41,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 ACE
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2013 41,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 41,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,414 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 41,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,431 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 37,428 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,552 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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R500 ACE is a 1997 Ac Ace in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R500 ACE, 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 29 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 R500 ACE?

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What year was R500 ACE registered?

R500 ACE is a 1997 Ac Ace, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R500 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 ACE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R500 ACE have outstanding finance?

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