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J396 XAJ

2004 Eunos Roadster

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Eunos Roadster123,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 XAJ
MakeEunos
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,924 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arch sticking out

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,287 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,826 miles

bad welding on o/s/r chassis

Fail 23 Jul 2015 66,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bad welding on o/s/r chassis

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,930 miles

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,457 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,807 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 55,807 miles

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

offside chassis repaired ( welding could be better)

rear exhaust supported by unorthodox means but still provides security ??

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,935 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 50,962 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 50,962 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J396 XAJ is a 2004 Eunos Roadster in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Eunos Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,769 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 J396 XAJ, 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 22 years old, this Eunos Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J396 XAJ is a 2004 Eunos Roadster, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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