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RFY 11

1996 Ac Ace

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,341 mi
Last recorded50,341 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ac Ace46,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFY 11
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 50,341 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 50,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 49,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 48,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 47,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 46,350 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 46,350 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,955 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 43,955 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,368 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 41,193 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,113 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 35,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,946 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,946 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 15,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 8,991 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 8,991 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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RFY 11 is a 1996 Ac Ace in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RFY 11, 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

How do I check the history of RFY 11?

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What year was RFY 11 registered?

RFY 11 is a 1996 Ac Ace, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is RFY 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFY 11 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFY 11 have outstanding finance?

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