Shineray Unknown (2007)
2007 Shineray Unknown
CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2007 Shineray Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Shineray Unknown has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 5.8%, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%, which makes this one of the most unreliable vehicles on the road—virtually every example will fail its test. The dangerous defect rate of 1.1% is mercifully low, but the fundamental issue is that this vehicle simply cannot be trusted to get through an MOT without significant work.
These cars are running at very low mileage (median just 449 miles, average 1,629), suggesting most are either barely used or survival bias has removed high-mileage examples from the dataset entirely. With fewer than 0.1 failures per vehicle on average but 0.2 advisories, the problem isn't catastrophic individual faults—it's that the vehicle as a whole is fundamentally unsuitable for UK roads or testing standards. If you're considering one, budget heavily for immediate remedial work before even attempting an MOT, or walk away entirely.
What to check before buying a 2007 Shineray 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%) | 172 | 5.9% | 0.04 |
| Diesel (2%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Shineray 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 2007 Shineray Unknown vehicles fall between 174 and 681 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Shineray 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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16%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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16%
Exhaust noisy
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12%
Chain guard missing ()
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12%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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8%
Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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8%
Drive chain slightly loose
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8%
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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