2018 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · DS68 DZG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding engine integrity. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 42,520 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure just six days prior due to an excessive oil leak from the engine. This represents a significant regression from the non-excessive leak noted in October 2024, suggesting that a seal or gasket has finally degraded to the point of requiring urgent mechanical attention. At approximately eight years old, the recorded mileage of 42,520 miles averages to roughly 5,300 miles per year. This low-mileage profile suggests light use, but the data indicates the vehicle may have suffered from long periods of inactivity. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 6,412 miles, yet the tester flagged multiple perishing and cracking tyres across the axles, which often occurs when rubber components are failing due to age and lack of movement rather than mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine bay to identify the source of the excessive oil leak flagged in the October 2025 failure. The history shows a pattern of neglected basic maintenance, with recurring issues like a disconnected central stop lamp and a deteriorated registration plate spanning multiple years. The braking system also showed signs of neglect in 2023 with imbalanced brakes, thin pads, and a low hydraulic reservoir level, indicating a need to verify that these components have been properly serviced and that there are no active leaks from the calipers or lines.