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N252 SMY

1996 Ac Ace

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,820 mi
Last recorded52,820 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ac Ace46,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 SMY
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related rust

Pass 11 Jun 2024 52,129 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 51,413 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,949 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 50,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,767 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,463 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 50,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits both bank 1 and 2 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in lower steering column bush

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,063 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 48,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 48,288 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 47,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 47,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,373 miles

Both rear exhaust box's slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 43,291 miles

Baffles broken up in nearside rear exhaust box

Baffles broken up in offside rear exhaust box

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 May 2008 41,904 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,153 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 39,153 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 36,568 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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N252 SMY is a 1996 Ac Ace in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 46,350 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 N252 SMY, 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 30 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 N252 SMY registered?

N252 SMY is a 1996 Ac Ace, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N252 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N252 SMY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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