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RUB 4

1955 Ac Ace

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1955 Ac Ace52,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUB 4
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1955
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 93,610 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside front kingpin

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Aug 2011 93,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside front kingpin

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,675 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2010 92,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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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RUB 4 is a 1955 Ac Ace in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1955 Ac Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 52,476 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 RUB 4, 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 71 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 RUB 4?

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What year was RUB 4 registered?

RUB 4 is a 1955 Ac Ace, first registered on 31 May 1955.

Is RUB 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUB 4 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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