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J288 ANT

1991 Eunos Roadster

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

172,250 mi
Last recorded172,250 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Eunos Roadster137,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 ANT
MakeEunos
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 172,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 161,157 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 155,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 155,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 142,914 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 142,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 141,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 138,410 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 136,456 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 133,888 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 132,803 miles

Nearside front outer sill starting to become corroded

Various brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 131,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 131,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 130,647 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak from dif

Fail 28 Jun 2011 130,645 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

oil leak from dif

Pass 23 Jun 2010 128,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 124,700 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 122,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 112,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 107,027 miles

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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J288 ANT is a 1991 Eunos Roadster in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J288 ANT, 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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What year was J288 ANT registered?

J288 ANT is a 1991 Eunos Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J288 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J288 ANT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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