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FA05 XCB

2005 Jinlun Jl

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,900 mi
Last recorded18,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Jinlun Jl7,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XCB
MakeJinlun
ModelJl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,900 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 18,897 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 18,801 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,801 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 18,797 miles

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,578 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 17,831 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,761 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 10,725 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

front indicators a little hi9gh

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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FA05 XCB is a 2005 Jinlun Jl in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Jinlun Jl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 7,355 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 FA05 XCB, 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 21 years old, this Jinlun Jl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA05 XCB is a 2005 Jinlun Jl, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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