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P541 AWW

1997 Asia Rocsta

Green Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,513 mi
Last recorded64,513 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Asia Rocsta58,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 AWW
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2008 64,234 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,127 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 62,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 62,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,727 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under vehicle rusty! no holes in chassis area

Fail 21 Mar 2006 58,124 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Asia Rocsta?

Based on 2,449 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,244
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 167
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
parking brake recording little or no effort 114
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
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P541 AWW is a 1997 Asia Rocsta in Green with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Asia Rocsta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 58,826 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 Asia Rocsta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P541 AWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Asia Rocsta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Asia Rocsta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P541 AWW registered?

P541 AWW is a 1997 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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