2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Dacia Logan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,767 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,767 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low5.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    46 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    39 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.6%
  2. Brakes7.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  4. Tyres5.7%
  5. Suspension3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too low. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Dacia Logan?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2018 Dacia Logan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,767 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Dacia Logan?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Dacia Logan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).