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HPB 3

1962 Ac Ace

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,685 mi
Last recorded51,685 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1962 Ac Ace48,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 3
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,292 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 43,768 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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HPB 3 is a 1962 Ac Ace in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.7% with a typical mileage of 48,023 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 HPB 3, 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 64 years old, this Ac Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HPB 3?

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What year was HPB 3 registered?

HPB 3 is a 1962 Ac Ace, first registered on 9 May 1962.

Is HPB 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPB 3 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HPB 3 have outstanding finance?

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