2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · GF63 HVB

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of worsening mechanical neglect despite its low mileage. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 50,250 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior at 50,239 miles. That failure revealed critical safety issues including ABS faults, electronic stability control failures, and poor brake efficiency. The presence of a structural failure regarding the nearside seat belt anchorage suggests that the owner only addressed major defects upon failing, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,188 miles per year. The car progressed from 47,157 miles in January 2022 to 50,250 miles by June 2025. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components seen in the record. The 2022 test specifically noted perishing on all tyres and defective wiper blades, indicating the car likely sits stationary for long periods, leading to environmental perishment rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and seat belt mounting points following the 2025 structural advisory. The history shows a persistent failure to address the braking system properly, with a corroded offside front brake pipe appearing in every annual test since 2023. Furthermore, the recurring reports of corrosion on all coil springs and play in the steering rack inner joints suggest the suspension is suffering from advanced oxidation. The power steering pipe seepage noted in 2025 also requires immediate monitoring to ensure it has not progressed into a high failure.