2018 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · LC68 FHX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2024 at 37,538 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior due to multiple safety-related defects. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they are immediately flagged by the MOT tester, rather than identifying and rectifying wear and tear during routine servicing. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between January 2024 at 19,763 miles and December 2024 at 37,538 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly 18,000 miles in just eleven months. This burst of use after long stationary periods explains the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the age cracking on the tyres noted in the late 2024 tests. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension and steering geometry. The uneven wear on both front tyres recorded in December 2024 indicates a likely alignment issue or worn suspension bushes, which was potentially exacerbated by the distorted offside front road wheel identified in January 2024. The buyer should inspect the wheel rim for further structural deformation and ensure the uneven wear has not caused premature failure of the tyres or bearings. Given the low annual mileage and periods of standing, the buyer should check for seized brake calipers or corrosion on the underbody. The previous failure regarding the windscreen wipers and missing mirror suggests that basic exterior maintenance is overlooked until failure. Ensure all aged tyres have been replaced with fresh rubber, as the recorded cracking indicates the material integrity is compromised regardless of the remaining tread depth.