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P512 SOO

1997 Eunos Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

188,025 mi
Last recorded188,025 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Eunos Roadster178,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 SOO
MakeEunos
ModelRoadster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 188,025 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 188,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 188,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 187,055 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 187,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 187,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill filled with filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill filled with filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 185,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 18,547 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 183,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 183,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 177,875 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 177,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside low readings (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 165,184 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 165,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 155,078 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 142,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills (5.2.6)

unable to assess repair made to outer sills within seat belt mount prescribed areas due to filler and paint

Fail 28 Nov 2016 142,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills (5.2.6)

unable to assess repair made to outer sills within seat belt mount prescribed areas due to filler and paint

Pass 8 Oct 2015 138,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 134,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 131,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills corroded at rear.

nearside head lamp has a poor beam pattern.

offside wiper blade is in poor condition.

Pass 22 May 2012 125,299 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

CORROSION TO REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 118,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 110,741 miles

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 26 May 2009 103,782 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 87,832 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 80,399 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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P512 SOO is a 1997 Eunos Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 P512 SOO, 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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P512 SOO is a 1997 Eunos Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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