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GN08 HEU

2008 Jinlun Jl

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,786 mi
Last recorded24,786 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Jinlun Jl7,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 HEU
MakeJinlun
ModelJl
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 24,783 miles

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair Rear brake cable fitted incorrectly (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake cable not fitted into cable stop

Fail 26 May 2016 24,780 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake locking device missing spljt pin (3.2.A1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake cable not fitted into cable stop

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,066 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,066 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2014 15,059 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear no plate mounted on ns

Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,059 miles

rear no plate mounted on ns

Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,831 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,883 miles

Rear light fitted to one side .

Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,393 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 5,378 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

How Reliable is the Jinlun Jl?

Based on 10,396 MOT tests across 2,140 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,013
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 262
Drive chain excessively loose 249
Headlamp aim too high 232
suspension bush has excessive free play 216
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GN08 HEU is a 2008 Jinlun Jl in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Jinlun Jl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 7,612 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jinlun Jl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 HEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jinlun Jl typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Jinlun Jl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN08 HEU is a 2008 Jinlun Jl, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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