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R780 UAW

1997 Asia Rocsta

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,804 mi
Last recorded77,804 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Asia Rocsta58,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 UAW
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,804 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 77,791 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,260 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 65,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,653 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 45,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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R780 UAW is a 1997 Asia Rocsta in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R780 UAW, 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 R780 UAW registered?

R780 UAW is a 1997 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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