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TPJ 2

1961 Ac Ace

White Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,593 mi
Last recorded39,593 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPJ 2
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,180 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,906 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 38,906 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,804 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,758 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,589 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 37,974 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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TPJ 2 is a 1961 Ac Ace in White with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TPJ 2, 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 65 years old, this Ac Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPJ 2 registered?

TPJ 2 is a 1961 Ac Ace, first registered on 19 April 1961.

Is TPJ 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPJ 2 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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