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DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE (2021)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 198 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,405

£117/month

MOT Pass Rate

96%

Excellent

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 1-8

999cc Petrol

Great Choice

96% pass rate, £1405/year to run. 14 points above average.

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Petrol999cc5 years old198 tests25k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

~50 mpg

£955
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200
Total per year£1,405
Per month£117/mo
Per week£27/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

96% MOT pass rate(Excellent)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the DACIA brand average of 89%.

At 5 years old, 96% of DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCEs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 198 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 25,127 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 cars619th of 3,373(top 18%)
Rank among DACIA models9th of 89(top 10%)
vs national average+14%(82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+4%(92% avg)
vs DACIA average+7%(89% avg)

Mileage Analysis

25,127

Average miles

vs

37,000

Expected for age

The average 2021 DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE has 25,127 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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About the 2021 DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE

The 2021 DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 198 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 18% of all 2021 cars for reliability.

With an average of 25,127 miles at 5 years old, DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,405 117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 96% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE

At 5 years old, the DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2021 DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
DACIA SANDERO SWAY PRESTIGE LPG TCE(2021)96%£955£195Grp 1-8£1405
DACIA DUSTER PRESTIGE LPG TCE 4X2(2021)92%£955£190Grp 1-8£1400-£5
DACIA DUSTER COMFORT LPG TCE 4X2(2021)88%£955£190Grp 1-8£1550+£145
DACIA SANDERO COMFORT LPG TCE(2021)92%£955£190Grp 1-8£1400-£5
DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL LPG TCE 4X2(2021)90%£955£190Grp 1-8£1400-£5

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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