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2018 DACIA SANDERO0.9L Petrol

SL18 ACJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

2018 DACIA SANDERO — Petrol, 898cc. This vehicle has 90,345 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 16/05/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
898cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent inspection. The latest MOT test, conducted on 14 May 2025 at 90,345 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that all mechanical and safety components met the required standard. While the history shows failures in both 2024 and 2025, the subsequent passes suggest the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues prior to re-testing. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical UK usage for a small hatchback, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per annum. Between May 2023 at 66,598 miles and May 2024 at 77,706 miles, the car covered 11,108 miles. The following interval saw 12,639 miles leading up to the 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods periods which helps prevent the degradation of seals and rubber components often seen in low-mileage stationary cars. A buyer should investigate the specific reasons for the failures in May 2024 and May 2025, as the provided summary does not detail the exact components that failed. If these involved recurring items like suspension bushes, brake lines, or exhaust components, a close inspection for signs of premature wear is necessary. Given the 90,000-mile milestone, a physical check of the brake discs for thinning and the condition of the coil springs is advisable to ensure no significant mechanical fatigue is approaching the next test date.

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48
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 14 May 2026, 01:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent inspection. The latest MOT test, conducted on 14 May 2025 at 90,345 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that all mechanical and safety components met the required standard. While the history shows failures in both 2024 and 2025, the subsequent passes suggest the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues prior to re-testing. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical UK usage for a small hatchback, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per annum. Between May 2023 at 66,598 miles and May 2024 at 77,706 miles, the car covered 11,108 miles. The following interval saw 12,639 miles leading up to the 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods periods which helps prevent the degradation of seals and rubber components often seen in low-mileage stationary cars. A buyer should investigate the specific reasons for the failures in May 2024 and May 2025, as the provided summary does not detail the exact components that failed. If these involved recurring items like suspension bushes, brake lines, or exhaust components, a close inspection for signs of premature wear is necessary. Given the 90,000-mile milestone, a physical check of the brake discs for thinning and the condition of the coil springs is advisable to ensure no significant mechanical fatigue is approaching the next test date.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Dacia Sandero with plate SL18 ACJ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since May 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Dacia has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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