2018 Dacia Duster 1.2L Petrol · HT67 CPZ

The 2018 Dacia Duster presents a currently roadworthy status following the 2026-02-10 MOT pass at 88,708 miles, with the maintenance trend across the recorded history appearing stable and free of logged defects. The most recent test cleared the vehicle with no advisories, and the preceding 2026-01-23 failure at 88,704 miles also recorded no defects, indicating the earlier fail stemmed from non-mechanical criteria rather than wear. Over the full sequence from 2024 through 2026 the DVSA entries show zero corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions issues, a consistent clean sheet. Mileage progression tracks typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 67,280 miles at the 2024-01-22 pass, rising to 78,205 miles by the dual 2025-01-28 fail and pass, then 88,708 miles at the 2026-02-10 pass. That equates to roughly 11,000 miles per year, with no abrupt jumps or stagnant periods suggesting prolonged storage. The sparse but clean history offers little evidence of heavy drivetrain strain, though the same-day fail/pass pairs on 2025-01-28 and the eighteen-day gap in January 2026 imply owners attended to administrative retests swiftly rather than deferring maintenance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of standard wear components despite the absent advisories. At 88,708 miles the Duster’s suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for fatigue not captured by the basic test. Examine subframe and sills for structural corrosion, and confirm exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. The binding calipers or uneven tyre wear common on higher-mileage SUVs need verification on a ramp. Previous keepers demonstrated punctual MOT compliance, yet the repeated no-defect failures hint the vehicle may have changed hands or faced paperwork anomalies. Given the unremarkable annual distance, expect consumables like wiper blades and tyres to reflect age more than mileage. A pre-purchase appraisal by a qualified technician remains sensible to validate the digital record against physical condition.