Jonway Unknown (2011)
2011 Jonway Unknown
CarHunch analysed 294 real MOT records for the 2011 Jonway Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Jonway Unknown has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 7.7%, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability problems across this cohort. With only 2% ever recording a dangerous defect, the failures aren't typically safety-critical, but the sheer volume of issues—nearly 93% of vehicles fail their MOT first time—makes this an extremely problematic buy.
These vehicles have covered only 4,128 miles median at test, suggesting they're either heavily used despite low odometer readings or suffer from rapid mechanical degradation. The minimal failure and advisory counts per vehicle (0.05 and 0.1 respectively) paired with the catastrophic pass rate indicates widespread but relatively minor faults across the fleet—likely electrical, emissions, or wear items that compound. Don't buy one without a full independent inspection by a mechanic familiar with Chinese imports, as dealers clearly can't keep them roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2011 Jonway Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 289 | 7.8% | 0.05 |
| Electric (1%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Jonway Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Jonway Unknown vehicles fall between 2,777 and 5,840 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Jonway Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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8.1%
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play
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8.1%
Rear suspension bush has slight free play
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8.1%
Front Valve stem seriously damaged
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6.5%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
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4.8%
Front Position lamp not working
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4.8%
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%
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4.8%
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged
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4.8%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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