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Chausson Welcome Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Chausson Welcome reliable? We analysed 2,570 real MOT tests across 328 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,570 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
17,483mi
Annual Mileage
2,138mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
12yrs

The Chausson Welcome is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chausson Welcome.

Chausson Welcome Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Chausson Welcome. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Chausson Welcome MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Chausson Welcome to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.4%
2019
88.7%
2018
91%
2017
91%
2016
90.6%
2015
90.5%
2014

Chausson Welcome Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Chausson Welcome owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,144 mi/yr
Typical
2,138 mi/yr
Average
2,614 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,530 mi/yr

Chausson Welcome MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chausson Welcome year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2019 88 86.4% 10,008 13,859 18,380
2018 71 88.7% 10,498 14,712 19,411
2017 420 91.0% 10,842 15,829 22,356
2016 936 91.0% 11,310 16,970 23,689
2015 774 90.6% 13,009 19,913 29,738
2014 211 90.5% 14,748 22,562 33,095

How Long Does a Chausson Welcome Last?

Based on 328 Chausson Welcome vehicles on UK roads.

Average
8.6 years
Median
9.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
12 years

Chausson Welcome Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Chausson Welcome MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
17,483 mi
75th Percentile
25,346 mi
95th Percentile
41,609 mi
Max Recorded
126,097 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Chausson Welcome

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2016

91.0% MOT pass rate from 936 tests

Year to avoid
2019

86.4% MOT pass rate from 88 tests

The best year to buy a used Chausson Welcome is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.0% across 936 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Chausson Welcome Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Chausson Welcome THIS CAR 90.5% 2,570 17,483 mi 12 yrs
Chausson Unknown 88.2% 5,865 15,934 mi 12 yrs
Chausson Flash 89.2% 2,587 18,230 mi 12 yrs
Maserati Gransport 84.7% 3,464 31,062 mi 22 yrs
Smart Forfour Pure 73.3% 4,263 62,734 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the Chausson Unknown (88.2% pass rate) and the Chausson Flash (89.2% pass rate), the Chausson Welcome outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Chausson Welcome?

The Chausson Welcome has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 2,570 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Chausson Welcome owner drives around 2,138 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Chausson Welcome models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Chausson Welcome — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chausson Welcome reliable?
Based on 2,570 MOT tests, the Chausson Welcome has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Chausson Welcome?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Chausson Welcome do per year?
The typical Chausson Welcome does around 2,138 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Chausson Welcome last?
Most Chausson Welcome models stay on UK roads for around 12 years based on our analysis of 328 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Chausson Welcome?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Chausson Welcome?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Chausson Welcome is 2016 with a 91.0% pass rate across 936 tests.