2018 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SD68 VAF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in November 2025 at 48,400 miles shows the car passing only after a failure involving a split CV boot, poor parking brake efficiency, and a binding offside rear brake. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of mechanical failures across multiple years suggests the previous owner only addressed components once they reached the point of failing an annual MOT test. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 23,355 miles and November 2024 at 40,405 miles, the car covered roughly 17,000 miles, indicating periods of higher usage. However, the low annual mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by multiple entries regarding perishing tyres and split boots, which suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods or lacked general mechanical inspections between testing intervals. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain. The anti-roll bar linkages were flagged as excessively worn in 2024, following an advisory in 2023, indicating persistent wear. The nearside front CV boot failed in both 2024 and 2025; this component must be inspected for grease leakage or joint damage to prevent imminent failure. Additionally, the binding offside rear brake noted in the November 2025 test indicates a potentially sticking caliper or slide pin needing attention to ensure even pad wear and consistent stopping performance.