2019 Dacia Logan 1.5L Diesel · SJ19 JAE

The vehicle recently passed its MOT on 22 May 2026, but the history reveals a distinct pattern of age-related deterioration rather than high-mileage wear. With 31,914 miles recorded over roughly seven years, the annual usage is very low at approximately 4,559 miles. While this suggests the engine and drivetrain have not been overworked, such low mileage often accelerates the degradation of rubber components due to a lack of regular lubrication movement and environmental exposure. The most significant risk involves the drive shaft constant velocity (CV) boots. The vehicle failed its MOT in June 2025 due to a split boot on the offside front. Exactly one year later, in May 2026, it failed again because both the nearside and offside front CV boots were split. This progression from a single failure to a dual failure strongly indicates that the rubber is perishing due to age. Although the recent pass implies repairs were made, the rapid recurrence of this defect suggests you must verify the quality of the replacement parts and ensure no dirt has already contaminated the joints. Maintenance on the braking system appears to have been deferred. Front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in June 2024 and were noted again with the exact same defects during the May 2026 test.