2018 Chausson Unknown 2.3L Diesel · AE18 AEU

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 May 2025 at 76,896 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. Although a failure was logged on the same day, the lack of listed defects suggests a clerical error or a rapid rectification of a minor issue before the final certificate was issued. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle. It covered 11,166 miles between the April 2024 test at 65,732 miles and the May 2025 test. This follows a similar trend from 2023, where the vehicle moved from 56,450 to 65,732 miles over a year. The steady accumulation of mileage suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age and mileage. No advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake disc wear, or exhaust emissions have appeared in any test dating back to May 2022. This lack of recorded wear on consumables suggests either a rigorous preventative maintenance schedule by the previous owner or an exceptionally lenient testing regime. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas the MOT may overlook or that typically degrade at 76,000 miles. Check for oil leaks around the engine seals and inspect the condition of the tyre treads and brake pads. Since the record shows no structural corrosion or suspension failures, a manual check of the chassis and shock absorbers will confirm if the clean history reflects the actual physical state of the vehicle.