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P638 NFA

1996 Asia Rocsta

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Asia Rocsta59,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 NFA
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,749 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front hub oil seal slight leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 74,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight fluid leak to offside front hub seal

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,721 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,721 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,712 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 67,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 61,441 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,440 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,926 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 60,926 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,706 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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P638 NFA is a 1996 Asia Rocsta in Green with a 2,184cc diesel 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 P638 NFA, 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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What year was P638 NFA registered?

P638 NFA is a 1996 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P638 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 NFA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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