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2022 Chausson Unclassified: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Chausson Unclassifieds, from 133 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 133 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

133MOT tests in 2025
88%pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
2,800typical miles a year
11%had lights and electrics flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2022 Chausson Unclassified MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Lights and electrics
    11% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    2% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    2% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    1% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Tyres
    1% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2021159Lights and electrics 6%
2020190Lights and electrics 6%
2019160Tyres 14%
2018111Lights and electrics 20%
2017177Lights and electrics 16%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Chausson Unclassifieds registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score