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L498 PNG

1994 Asia Rocsta

Multi-colour Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

39,753 mi
Last recorded39,753 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Asia Rocsta60,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 PNG
MakeAsia
ModelRocsta
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 39,753 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s rear bind and excessive fumes in cab (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front D bush worn

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bonnet hook missing

Offside Front wing corroded and holed

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plats and drums corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear arches corroded

brake pipes greased

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear body corroded and holed

rear leaf spring corroded and showing signs of weakness

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,534 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 39,533 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,143 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 37,143 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s front and o/s rear tyres have surface cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,331 miles

General corrosion in places

Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,686 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mountings around petrol tank corroded and chassie †rear panel corroded †off side front inner sill corrded †both front tyres outer side walls starting to perish and split †off side rear tyre outer side walls perished in places

off side rear inner sill corroded

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 6 Nov 2006 35,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres outer side walls starting to pereish and split †off side rear tyre outer side walls perished in places

mountings petrol tank to chassie corroded †rear panel corroded †

off side front inner sill corroded

off side rear inner sill corroded

travel on hand brake lever

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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L498 PNG is a 1994 Asia Rocsta in Multi-colour with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Asia Rocsta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 60,780 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 L498 PNG, 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 32 years old, this Asia Rocsta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L498 PNG registered?

L498 PNG is a 1994 Asia Rocsta, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L498 PNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 PNG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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