2016 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · SH66 SFY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. The most recent test on 12 June 2025 at 72,561 miles saw the car pass after a failure involving an insecure nearside front anti-roll bar bracket, a worn front tyre, and a defective wiper blade. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of consumable failures and suspension wear suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues when they threatened to cause an MOT failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,250 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 58,112 miles and June 2024 at 64,182 miles, the car covered 6,070 miles, followed by another 8,379 miles in the subsequent year. This steady rate of use suggests typical road mileage, which explains the gradual degradation seen on rubber-based components and brake-related hardware throughout the record. A buyer must inspect closely at the front suspension assembly, specifically the anti-roll bar mounting which was already flagged as insecure in 2025. The history also shows a persistent trend of brake neglect, with an offside front disc failing significantly in 2024 and a binding offside rear caliper noted in the same year. You should verify that the brake calipers now move freely and check the rear shock absorbers for further corrosion beyond the casing damage previously noted in the 2024 advisory. Additionally, the tyres have a history of reaching the legal limit or perishing, so a thorough check of current tread depth and sidewall condition is essential.