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YYJ 878

1998 Ac Ace

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,342 mi
Last recorded35,342 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 878
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 34,318 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,312 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 34,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,737 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,771 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 32,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front No osf window

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated DAMP (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated DAMP (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated DAMP (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,361 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 31,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

n/s/f brake sensor wire fouling wheel refit

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,004 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,817 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010
Pass 23 May 2008 26,624 miles

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 23 May 2008 26,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 25,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,740 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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YYJ 878 is a 1998 Ac Ace in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YYJ 878, 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 28 years old, this Ac Ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YYJ 878 registered?

YYJ 878 is a 1998 Ac Ace, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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