1984 Dacia 1310 1.3L Petrol · B428 ECV
1984 Dacia 1310 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1984. Recorded mileage 61,599 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- DACIA 1310
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 1289cc
B428 ECV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2025
- 61,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B428 ECV Mileage History
- 27/12/202150,932 mi
- 09/12/202254,336 mi+3,404 mi
- 15/12/202254,342 mi+6 mi
- 11/12/202355,582 mi+1,240 mi
- 03/03/202561,599 mi+6,017 mi
Average of roughly 3,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B428 ECV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Dacia 1310 (B428 ECV) between December 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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Our Verdict
Approach this 1984 Dacia 1310 with caution due to its age, corrosion progression, and a past MOT failure for emissions and lighting faults. It is only worth considering as a cheap classic or project car if you can carry out repairs yourself.
Given the 2022 MOT failure for excessive carbon monoxide and the rear fog lamp tell-tale fault, confirm with the seller that the emissions issue was properly fixed and request proof of any repair invoices. The underbody is described as covered in underseal with corrosion 'getting more advanced' at the 2025 test, so budget for welding or professional inspection before purchase. Service history is not provided in the data, so ask for any old invoices or handbook stamps; for a 1984 car, sparse history is common but a documented cambelt and brake refresh would add confidence. Negotiate firmly on price reflecting the CV boot deterioration, oil leak, and exhaust leak advisories seen across multiple tests.
As a 1289cc petrol car first registered in November 1984, this Dacia will fall into the historic vehicle class for road tax, meaning it is currently exempt from VED. Insurance group data is not available for this model, but as a low-value classic expect inexpensive third-party or limited-mileage cover. Fuel economy will be modest by modern standards, likely 30-35 mpg, and parts for the 1310 are cheap but sometimes scarce due to the marque's limited UK presence in the 1980s. Estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance, and basic maintenance is around £500-£800 if driven sparingly.
The 2025 MOT notes corrosion under the body and sills that is 'not excessive but getting more advanced', so physically inspect the sills, floor pans, and suspension mounts with the car on a ramp. Check the offside front outer CV boot which has been 'severely deteriorated' since 2022 and was still flagged in 2025, and look for grease sling or clicking on turning. The oil leak noted at every test since 2021 should be traced to its source, likely the rocker or sump gasket, and the rear exhaust minor gas leak from 2022 should be confirmed as repaired or budgeted for replacement. Verify the rear wheel bearings, which showed play and noise at the 2022 failure, are now quiet and free.
This red 1984 Dacia 1310 (B428ECV) shows 61,599 miles on its most recent 2025 MOT, which is low for a 41-year-old vehicle but the body corrosion is noted as advancing. The MOT history includes one failure in December 2022 for excessive CO emissions, a non-working rear fog lamp tell-tale, and worn rear wheel bearings, although it passed six days later after rectification. Recurring advisories for an oil leak, deteriorated offside front CV boot, and minor exhaust leak suggest ongoing maintenance needs typical of an older Eastern European saloon.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Dacia 1310, but the individual history shows recurring advisories rather than structural failure.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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