2018 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · LL68 EOW

The Dacia Duster passed its most recent MOT on 6 January 2026 at 52,944 miles, yet the prior day's test failed on worn front tyres, perishing rear tyres, non-functioning washers, TPMS warning and low oil. Recurring rear tyre perishing and washer faults across the 2025 and 2026 tests reveal a pattern of deferred consumable maintenance by previous owners. Brake disc pitting and thin pads flagged in January 2025 have not reappeared, suggesting those items were rectified. The overall maintenance trend is stable for structural integrity but shows lingering neglect of minor items. Mileage progressed from 33,049 in the December 2023 test to 44,640 by January 2025 and 52,944 by January 2026. That spans about 11,600 miles over the first thirteen months and 8,300 over the next twelve, both close to the implied annual average of 6,618 for an eight-year-old vehicle. No severe gaps or rapid accumulation indicate abuse. The clean 2023 certificate implies the first owner maintained the car before tyre and washer defects surfaced later. A buyer should physically inspect all four tyres for sidewall cracking and edge wear, as both rear tyres perished across two tests and front tyres wore to the legal limit in January 2026. The repeated windscreen washer failures point to blocked jets or a weak pump that prior owners ignored until forced. Although the January 2026 pass omitted brake advisories, the earlier scored front discs and thin pads warrant a caliper and disc check for binding or uneven wear. No corrosion, suspension bush or coil spring defects appear in the record, and exhaust emissions passed throughout. The low oil level at the 2026 failure suggests extended service intervals; verify the dipstick and look for leaks beneath the engine. The child seat note preventing belt inspection means the adult belts require manual tension and buckle testing. This Duster remains roadworthy but demands confirmation of tyre condition, washer operation and service history before purchase.