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R781 SPO

1997 Asia Rocsta

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,304 mi
Last recorded119,304 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Asia Rocsta58,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 SPO
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 116,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 116,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 113,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 105,161 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 105,155 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 95,171 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2008 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 88,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 82,006 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,394 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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R781 SPO is a 1997 Asia Rocsta in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R781 SPO, 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 R781 SPO registered?

R781 SPO is a 1997 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R781 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 SPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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