Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 155 vehicles, the 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce (2022)

155 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce

CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential LPG is a reliably robust first-timer, with 89.3% passing MOT on the first attempt—well above the UK average of 80%—and a low dangerous defect rate of just 4.5%, so you're not walking into a safety minefield. The gas bi-fuel variant shows consistent performance with a 89.4% pass rate across 153 vehicles analysed.

At 22,052 miles average, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.12 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.8. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the LPG system itself (not flagged here, but worth specialist attention) and routine fluid checks, since the data suggests mechanical resilience rather than hidden wear.

We have limited data for the 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 13k–28k

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These stats describe 155 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 155 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Gas Bi-Fuel (99%)	153	94.4%	0.11

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,249

typical

13,275

low mileage

28,182

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tce vehicles fall between 13,275 and 28,182 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,275 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,275–28,182 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Essential Lpg Tces sit.

⚠ Over 38,045 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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