Shineray Xy Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Shineray Xy car check
Is the Shineray Xy reliable? We analysed 275 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.
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The Shineray Xy is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., drive chain excessively tight and track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Shineray Xy.
Shineray Xy Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Shineray Xy. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Shineray Xy MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Shineray Xy to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Shineray Xy Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Shineray Xy fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Shineray Xy Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Shineray Xy owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Shineray Xy MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Shineray Xy year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 51 | 70.6% | 561 | 2,032 | 3,110 |
How Long Does a Shineray Xy Last?
Based on 104 Shineray Xy vehicles on UK roads.
Shineray Xy Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Shineray Xy 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 Shineray Xy
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.6% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Shineray Xy is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.6% across 51 tests.
How Does the Shineray Xy Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shineray Xy THIS CAR | 75.3% | 275 | 1,499 mi | 12 yrs |
| Shineray Xy 125 Gy | 61.4% | 1,014 | 2,958 mi | 20 yrs |
| Shineray Xy 125 Gy VIII | 69.9% | 386 | 600 mi | 20 yrs |
| Shineray Unknown | 77.2% | 219 | 1,034 mi | — yrs |
| Bsa Bantom | 91.4% | 350 | 12,099 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Shineray Xy 125 Gy (61.4% pass rate) and the Shineray Xy 125 Gy VIII (69.9% pass rate), the Shineray Xy outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Shineray XyShould you buy a used Shineray Xy?
The Shineray Xy has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.3% across 275 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 Shineray Xy are roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (5 recorded failures), drive chain excessively tight (4), and track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (4). 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.
A typical Shineray Xy owner drives around 319 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 Shineray Xy models stay on UK roads for around 12 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.