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J776 JOU

1998 Eunos Roadster

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,843 mi
Last recorded249,843 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Eunos Roadster133,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 JOU
MakeEunos
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 249,843 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 249,836 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 249,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 247,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 245,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 243,360 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 237,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 234,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 230,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 213,645 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 213,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 197,762 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 197,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 185,529 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 185,529 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 178,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 177,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 102,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 157,986 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 148,358 miles

near side rear brake disc corrosion

off side rear handbrake not as efficient as near side

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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J776 JOU is a 1998 Eunos Roadster in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Eunos Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 133,368 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 J776 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Eunos Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J776 JOU registered?

J776 JOU is a 1998 Eunos Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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