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P981 FKM

1996 Asia Rocsta

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,463 mi
Last recorded52,463 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Asia Rocsta59,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 FKM
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,463 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 52,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,426 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily under sealed

Pass 24 May 2006 52,394 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 52,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front seatbelt very slightly damaged near button

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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P981 FKM is a 1996 Asia Rocsta in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P981 FKM, 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 P981 FKM registered?

P981 FKM is a 1996 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P981 FKM safe to buy?

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