2019 Dacia Duster 1.3L Petrol · HC19 GXY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical integrity and preventative care. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 77,790 miles, the car failed initially due to a significant steering issue, specifically play found in the nearside steering rack inner joint. While the headlamp aim was rectified to allow for a pass, the presence of steering rack wear indicates that components are reaching the end of their functional life and require attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 11,100 miles per year. There is a clear progression of roughly 14,000 miles between the August 2023 test at 51,296 miles and the August 2024 test at 65,271 miles, followed by a similar interval thereafter. This suggests regular usage rather than periods of standing, which aligns with the observed wear on own such as tyres and braking hardware noted throughout the service history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering system, as the nearside inner joint has already been flagged as a failure point. The history also reveals a pattern of oversight regarding basic maintenance, evidenced by the 2024 failure for a missing offside front brake caliper retaining clip and a nearside tyre worn to the legal limit. Attention should also be paid to the offside front seat mounting, which was noted for movement in 2023, to ensure the fixings have not sheared or degraded.