Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Longjia Lj?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2015 Longjia Lj?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2015 Longjia Lj?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2015 Longjia Lj vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2015 Longjia Lj reliable?

Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles, the 2015 Longjia Lj has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2015 Longjia Lj?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2015 Longjia Lj are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (26.1% of vehicles), Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (10.4% of vehicles), Steering headbearing has slight free play (10% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2015 Longjia Lj?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Longjia Lj (2015)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.3% first-time pass rate

2015 Longjia Lj

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2015 Longjia Lj. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 LONGJIA LJ falls below the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 75.3% compared to 80%, signalling slightly weaker reliability overall. A concerning 22.2% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably higher than typical and should factor into your purchasing decision.

These cars show relatively low mileage for their age (median 6,807 miles), yet they're still accumulating nearly an average of one failure per vehicle and 3.4 advisories, suggesting inherent build quality issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before buying, ask the seller for the full MOT history and get a pre-purchase inspection to specifically check for electrical and structural faults, which are likely driving the failure rate on this model.

We have limited data for the 2015 Longjia Lj — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

22.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.94

Over 3.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

These stats describe 108 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 108 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 26.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 10.4%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Steering headbearing has slight free play · Steering movement slightly 'notchy' · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 6.1%

Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Headlamp aim too low · Rear reflector missing · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 5%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 4.6%

Front Brake binding but not excessively · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 2.9%

Horn not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.

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Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Longjia Lj vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,807

typical

3,998

low mileage

9,199

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Longjia Lj vehicles fall between 3,998 and 9,199 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,998 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,998–9,199 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Longjia Ljs sit.

⚠ Over 12,418 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Longjia Lj — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 2015 Longjia Ljs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.94

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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