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J451 NLN

1997 Eunos Roadster

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,972 mi
Last recorded211,972 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Eunos Roadster178,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 NLN
MakeEunos
ModelRoadster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 211,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 211,970 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner upper wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch also by seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 211,916 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 211,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 211,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 209,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 199,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 199,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 183,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 178,568 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 178,566 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

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

all four tyres beginning to perish

nearly all rear suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside chassis rail damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 175,590 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 175,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 172,298 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 172,227 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 166,778 miles

Near side wing mirror missing

Pass 3 Jun 2006 161,504 miles

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

play in steering rack

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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J451 NLN is a 1997 Eunos Roadster in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Eunos Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 178,566 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 Eunos Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J451 NLN, 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 29 years old, this Eunos Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J451 NLN registered?

J451 NLN is a 1997 Eunos Roadster, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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