Longjia Unknown (2016)
2016 Longjia Unknown
CarHunch analysed 291 real MOT records for the 2016 Longjia Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Longjia Unknown fails its MOT nearly three times more often than the UK average, with only 31.1% passing first time compared to the national 80% benchmark—a serious red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 8.6%, so when failures do occur they're typically minor fixes rather than safety threats.
The median mileage of just 5,577 miles suggests these are low-use vehicles, which makes the poor pass rate even more concerning since age and lack of use should theoretically help MOT performance. Most vehicles average 0.32 failures and 1.1 advisories each, pointing to recurring minor issues rather than catastrophic breakdowns—but if you're considering one, budget for regular small repairs and get a full inspection before buying.
What to check before buying a 2016 Longjia 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Longjia 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 2016 Longjia Unknown vehicles fall between 3,156 and 9,061 miles.
2016 Longjia Unknown — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Longjia 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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20.7%
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18.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.5%
Headlamp not working on dipped beam
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14.1%
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied
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11.9%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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9.6%
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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8.9%
Exhaust noisy
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8.9%
Horn not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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