Dacia Sandero Essential LPG Tce

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 308 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

308

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

About the Dacia Sandero Essential LPG Tce

The Dacia Sandero Essential LPG Tce was MOT tested 308 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol/gas versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 32,366 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 25,966 miles.

Compared to the Dacia brand average of 89%, the Sandero Essential LPG Tce is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Dacia models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol/gas, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Dacia Sandero Essential LPG Tce?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

vs Dacia brand average-4% (89% avg)

Dacia Sandero Essential LPG Tce by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	91%	248	25,966 mi
2020	78%	60	32,366 mi

Questions about the Dacia Sandero Essential LPG Tce

Is the Dacia Sandero Essential LPG Tce reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Dacia Sandero Essential LPG Tce averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 308 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.