Jincheng Jc Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jincheng Jc car check
Is the Jincheng Jc reliable? We analysed 570 real MOT tests across 186 vehicles to find out.
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The Jincheng Jc is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush and horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jincheng Jc.
Jincheng Jc Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jincheng Jc. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jincheng Jc MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jincheng Jc to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jincheng Jc Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jincheng Jc fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jincheng Jc Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jincheng Jc models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jincheng Jc Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jincheng Jc owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jincheng Jc MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jincheng Jc year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 57 | 75.4% | 4 | 4 | 1,423 |
| 2014 | 164 | 89.0% | 62 | 818 | 2,727 |
| 2013 | 214 | 88.8% | 1 | 57 | 54,868 |
How Long Does a Jincheng Jc Last?
Based on 186 Jincheng Jc vehicles on UK roads.
Jincheng Jc Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jincheng Jc MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jincheng Jc
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.0% MOT pass rate from 164 tests
75.4% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
The best year to buy a used Jincheng Jc is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 164 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jincheng Jc Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jincheng Jc THIS CAR | 86.1% | 570 | 611 mi | 13 yrs |
| Jincheng Jc 50 Q-7 | 87% | 301 | 731 mi | 17 yrs |
| Citroen Relay 35 L2H2 X Bluehdi S/s | 73% | 530 | 31,427 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Turbo D | 88.9% | 624 | 36,540 mi | — yrs |
| BMW R 18 Classic | 99.5% | 222 | 4,241 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Jincheng Jc 50 Q-7 (87.0% pass rate) and the Citroen Relay 35 L2H2 X Bluehdi S/s (73.0% pass rate), the Jincheng Jc sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Jincheng Jc has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.1% across 570 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Jincheng Jc are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3 recorded failures), suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2), and horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Jincheng Jc with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Jincheng Jc owner drives around 717 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Jincheng Jc models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.