2014 Dacia Logan 1.1L Petrol · SC14 VPK

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend toward worsening suspension and tyre wear. While the September 2025 test at 73,486 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged multiple advisories concerning worn anti-roll bar linkage pins/bushes and Macpherson strut pins/bushes on both the nearside and offside front. These recurring suspension component issues, combined with front tyres being worn close to the legal limit, suggest that while the car remains roadworthy, the owner is currently reactive rather than proactive with preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,124 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 25,867 miles in August 2017 to the most recent 73,486 miles in September 2025. There are no significant gaps in testing history, which indicates the vehicle has been in regular use. However, the pattern of failures in 2023 and 2024 suggests that mechanical issues often go unaddressed until the annual MOT inspection, rather than being managed through routine servicing. A prospective buyer should focus on the front suspension assembly and braking system. The 2024 test at 67,123 miles was particularly problematic, involving a failure due to binding rear brakes, a major exhaust leak at the catalytic converter and tailpipe, and pitted front brake discs. Although the exhaust and binding brakes were resolved for the subsequent pass, the recurring mention of pitted or scored brake discs since 2018 indicates a long-term pattern of brake component degradation. The recent advisories regarding anti-roll bar bushes and Macpherson struts suggest that the front end will likely require mechanical attention soon to prevent more significant handling issues or noise. Furthermore, the frequent advisories regarding tyres worn on the edges or near the legal limit across multiple years suggest potential alignment issues or simply a tendency to run consumables to their limit. A physical inspection of the underside for corrosion and a thorough check of the exhaust system integrity is recommended to ensure the previous major leak has been permanently rectified.