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M40 ACE

1994 Ac Ace

Green Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,952 mi
Last recorded137,952 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Ac Ace48,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 ACE
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 137,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 137,909 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 137,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 137,854 miles

Corrosion to underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 137,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 137,540 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 137,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 137,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 137,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 136,741 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 136,620 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 136,502 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 136,250 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 136,250 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 135,822 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 135,822 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 135,034 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 134,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 133,288 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in offside steering arm

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 30 May 2007 132,330 miles

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Slight play in both rear lower arm bushes

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2006 131,090 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 131,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear in steering rack

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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M40 ACE is a 1994 Ac Ace in Green with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1994 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 48,185 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 M40 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 32 years old, this Ac Ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M40 ACE registered?

M40 ACE is a 1994 Ac Ace, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M40 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 ACE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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