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R208 VDV

1997 Asia Rocsta

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,697 mi
Last recorded78,697 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Asia Rocsta58,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 VDV
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 78,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 76,816 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2025 76,805 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2018 76,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bodywork becoming corroded

both door check staps broken

flexi hose unions becoming corroded

floors and under front arches corroded outside area

leaf springs and mountings becoming corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,071 miles

drivers fron wheel becoming noisey

front springs becoming corroded

play in steering becoming excessive

Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,052 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

drivers fron wheel becoming noisey

front springs becoming corroded

play in steering becoming excessive

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,849 miles

both front wheel bearings becoming worn

drivers rear brake pipe becoming coprroded

front springs becoming corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front wheel bearings becoming worn

drivers rear brake pipe becoming coprroded

front springs becoming corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,846 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,919 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,913 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,646 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

becoming corroded under both rear arches

both floors becoming corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

becoming corroded under both rear arches

both floors becoming corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

spring hanger bushes becoming worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,568 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

spring hanger bushes becoming worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,210 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes becoming corroded

all rear spring bushes becoming worn

all tyres becoming perrished

Fail 11 Oct 2010 61,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes becoming corroded

all rear spring bushes becoming worn

all tyres becoming perrished

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,826 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 58,785 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,391 miles

both sills and underside sills corroded out side area

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sills and underside sills corroded out side area

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 52,237 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,963 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 48,958 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R208 VDV is a 1997 Asia Rocsta in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R208 VDV, 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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R208 VDV is a 1997 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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