2016 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · FP66 XDB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding repair standards and mechanical oversight. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 99,830 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior. That failure revealed multiple safety and equipment defects, including fractured rear coil springs, an ineffective handbrake, and non-functional lighting. The presence of these faults suggests that the previous owner only addressed issues when necessitated by the MOT tester rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record moves from 65,024 miles in November 2022 to 99,830 miles in November 2025, showing steady usage of roughly 11,000 miles annually. This consistent level of travel suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which typically prevents the internal degradation of rubber components, though standard wear remains as seen in the advisories for tyres and brake discs in the 2024 test. A buyer must physically inspect the front of the vehicle, as the records repeatedly note damage to the nearside wing and an insecure bumper. The 2025 failure specifically highlighted that bodywork was not fully secure, which implies impact damage or poor quality repairs that could mask underlying structural issues. Furthermore, the history of fractured rear coil springs on both sides indicates the suspension system may be under stress or nearing the end of its life. Check for uneven wear and verify that the handbrake tension is now correct, as insufficient travel was a noted failure point in the most recent inspection.