Jinling Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Jinling Unknown reliable? We analysed 235 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.
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The Jinling Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jinling Unknown.
Jinling Unknown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jinling Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jinling Unknown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jinling Unknown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jinling Unknown Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Jinling Unknown models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Jinling Unknown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jinling Unknown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 104 | 89.4% | 499 | 968 | 1,816 |
| 2016 | 81 | 70.4% | 371 | 1,006 | 1,770 |
Jinling Unknown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jinling Unknown 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 Jinling Unknown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.4% MOT pass rate from 104 tests
70.4% MOT pass rate from 81 tests
The best year to buy a used Jinling Unknown is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 104 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jinling Unknown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinling Unknown THIS CAR | 79.6% | 235 | 1,026 mi | 10 yrs |
| Triumph Not Stated | 89.6% | 154 | 31,568 mi | — yrs |
| Hyundai I30 S Blue Drive | 91.5% | 437 | 49,250 mi | — yrs |
| Citroen C3 Aircross Feel Puretech | 94.9% | 374 | 35,264 mi | — yrs |
| Kawasaki En 650 Jmfnn | 90.4% | 354 | 4,486 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Not Stated (89.6% pass rate) and the Hyundai I30 S Blue Drive (91.5% pass rate), the Jinling Unknown trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Jinling UnknownShould you buy a used Jinling Unknown?
The Jinling Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.6% across 235 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
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 Jinling Unknown with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
In terms of longevity, most Jinling Unknown models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within 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.