2015 Dacia Logan 1.1L Petrol · ST64 XRG

The most recent DVSA examination on 10 November 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and the previous test on 16 September 2024 also passed without comment after a same-day failure for a fractured offside front anti-roll bar linkage and an ineffective windscreen wiper. Looking at the broader pattern, the vehicle's MOT history shows intermittent but largely addressable issues rather than systemic neglect, with a notable failure cluster in late 2022 covering steering, tyres, and the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, followed by two further passes. The maintenance trend therefore appears to have stabilised over the last two tests, with the 2024 anti-roll bar repair and the rectification of the 2022 steering, TPMS, and tyre defects suggesting that the previous owner reacted to advisories and failures promptly. The recurrence of front and rear tyre wear advisories across multiple years is the one area of mild concern and warrants close inspection at the point of purchase. With 51,369 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, the Logan has covered only around 4,670 miles annually, which is well below the national average for a vehicle of this age and points to either predominantly short urban trips or extended periods of standing. Low annual mileage of this nature reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, engine internals, and gearbox, but it accelerates deterioration of parts that degrade with time rather than use. Brake discs and calipers are particularly susceptible to corrosion and seizing when a vehicle is left standing, and the cooling system, brake fluid, and gearbox oil will all have aged regardless of the modest odometer reading. There are no unusual gaps in the MOT record that would suggest a long period off-road, but the test interval between March 2021 and December 2022 is worth confirming with the V5C and service documentation. Given the very light usage profile, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to age-related deterioration that an MOT would not necessarily record. The tyres, despite several advisories, should be inspected for sidewall cracking, perishing, and oxidation of the rubber compound, as tyres older than five years can lose grip even with adequate tread depth, and the date code on the sidewall should be checked. The 12-volt battery is highly likely to be original or near-original and should be load-tested, as a standing vehicle with short journeys is a classic profile for battery failure. Brake caliper slide pins and the handbrake mechanism should be checked for seizure, the underside of the vehicle for surface corrosion and condition of brake and fuel lines, and all fluid reservoirs for evidence of regular replacement. The condition and age of the cambelt, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid if applicable should be verified through the service book. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, given the recorded anti-roll bar linkage failure in 2024. Listen for any clonking or rattling over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which may suggest worn anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, or top mounts, all common on a Logan of this age even at low mileage. The steering should be checked for smooth operation without excess play or whining from the power steering pump, as a replacement pump or rack would indicate the 2022 steering fault may have been more substantial than recorded. The TPMS warning light should illuminate on ignition and extinguish shortly after, and the air conditioning, frequently underused on low-mileage vehicles, should be tested for cold output as refrigerant seals and compressors deteriorate from standing rather than from hours of use.