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.

Is the 2017 Longjia Lj reliable?

Based on MOT data from 481 vehicles, the 2017 Longjia Lj has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Longjia Lj?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Longjia Lj are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (26% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (21.9% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (17% 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 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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 481 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2017 Longjia LJ passes its MOT first time at 82.2%, which is slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting reasonable reliability overall—though the 19.8% rate of dangerous defects is a genuine concern for buyers and worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Most of these vehicles show relatively light use, with a median mileage of just 7,150 miles, which is unusually low for a seven-year-old car and suggests many have been lightly driven or stored.

When failures do occur, they're modest in number (0.76 per vehicle on average), but the advisory list is longer at 3.1 items per car, pointing to wear and minor maintenance needs rather than structural problems. Before purchasing, get a pre-sale inspection to specifically check the vehicle's history for any past dangerous defect notifications, and have a mechanic verify the low mileage claim—it's genuinely rare and worth confirming.

The 2017 Longjia Lj passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (82.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

82.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.76

Over 3.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 481 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 481 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 26%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front 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.

Other issues 21.9%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Suspension & steering 16.8%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Steering headbearing has slight free play · Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play · …

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

Exhaust & emissions 12.8%

Exhaust noisy

Lighting 12.4%

Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Headlamp not working on main beam · Headlamp aim too low

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

Brake wear 9.6%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake binding but not excessively · …

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Based on MOT data from 481 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.8% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,296 Longjia Lj vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 46.3%

600

White 45.1%

585

Red 7.8%

101

Blue 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

7,150

typical

4,636

low mileage

10,544

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,636 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.

✓ 4,636–10,544 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Longjia Ljs sit.

⚠ Over 14,234 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Longjia Lj — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 2017 Longjia Ljs are still active.

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.
* 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

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.76

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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