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2006 Lifan Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 2006, based on 88 real MOT test results.

63.6%
Pass Rate
36.4%
Fail Rate
88
Total Tests
7,021
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2006 Lifan Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 2006 Lifan Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 63.6% based on 88 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,021 miles on the odometer. With a 36.4% failure rate, the 2006 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2006 Lifan Unclassified is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 2.3% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 1.1%. Non-component advisories follows at 1.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (88 tests)

Top failures specific to 2006 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 2.3%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 1.1%
Non-component advisories 1.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes2.3%2
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling1.1%1
3Non-component Advisories1.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 7,021 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes3.24% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling1.62% per 10K miNon-component advisories1.62% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes3.242.3%2
Motorcycle lighting and signalling1.621.1%1
Non-component advisories1.621.1%1

Mileage Statistics

7,021
Mean
6,520
Median
4,197
25th Percentile
9,026
75th Percentile
51.84% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2006 Lifan Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 63.6% based on 88 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,021 miles on the odometer. With a 36.4% failure rate, the 2006 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2006 Lifan Unclassified, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 7,021 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2006 Lifan Unclassified models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 1.1% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2006 Lifan Unclassified models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Non-component advisories — 1.1% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2006 Lifan Unclassified models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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