Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 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 (2017)

481 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.2% first-time pass rate

2017 Longjia Lj

CarHunch analysed 481 real MOT records for the 2017 Longjia Lj. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 2.2% above UK average

82.2%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

7,150

typical mileage

4,636–10,544 middle half

19.8%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.76

avg MOT failures per car

over 3.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 Longjia Lj

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Longjia Lj 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.

4,636

low mileage

7,150

typical

10,544

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Longjia Lj vehicles fall between 4,636 and 10,544 miles.

2017 Longjia Lj — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 75 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 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.76

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Longjia Lj

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

26%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
21.9%

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17%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
16.8%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
12.8%

Exhaust noisy
12.4%

Headlamp not working on dipped beam
12.3%

Steering headbearing has slight free play
9.6%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.

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