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P593 MBM

1996 Asia Rocsta

Red Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,955 mi
Last recorded84,955 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Asia Rocsta59,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 MBM
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2015 84,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2015 54,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,614 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 84,589 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,581 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2009 84,485 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2008 82,727 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2008 82,484 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 78,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 74,980 miles

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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P593 MBM is a 1996 Asia Rocsta in Red with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Asia Rocsta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 59,758 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 P593 MBM, 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 30 years old, this Asia Rocsta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P593 MBM is a 1996 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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