1994 Eunos Roadster Eunos 1.8L Petrol · L265 HYP

The 2023 MOT for this 1994 Eunos Roadster (126,890 miles) resulted in a pass, but several recurring issues were noted. The offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit, and the vehicle’s structure showed corrosion without significant rigidity loss. The offside rear shock absorber bush was slightly worn, and a non-excessive oil leak was present. These findings align with patterns seen in earlier MOTs, indicating persistent minor faults rather than major failures. Corrosion in suspension mounting areas has been a consistent issue since 2019, with notable mentions of corroded inner and outer sills. In 2021, corrosion was described as “excessive” and “significantly reducing structural strength,” though subsequent MOTs downplayed its severity. This suggests the corrosion may have been addressed or mitigated, but the underlying risk of structural degradation remains. Tyre wear near legal limits has also recurred, pointing to potential alignment or suspension misalignment. The trend shows some improvement: the 2023 MOT had fewer critical failures compared to the 2021 failure, which included brake imbalance and a non-working rear lamp. However, recurring issues like corrosion, tyre wear, and minor oil leaks indicate ongoing maintenance needs.