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J296 ATV

1991 Eunos Roadster

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Eunos Roadster137,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 ATV
MakeEunos
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 91,869 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,550 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

park brake performance only just met

Fail 1 Apr 2022 91,548 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 90,811 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parkbrake effort only just met requirements system requires service or repair

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear sill corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,688 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,605 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,605 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,928 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 85,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,275 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 85,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,773 miles

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

How Reliable is the Eunos Roadster?

Based on 3,940 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
2,743
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
fog lamp not working 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 78
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J296 ATV is a 1991 Eunos Roadster in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Eunos Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 137,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Eunos Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J296 ATV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Eunos Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Eunos Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J296 ATV is a 1991 Eunos Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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