2018 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · LP67 LFM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite a recent period of minor maintenance issues. The most recent MOT test on 19 May 2025 at 36,642 miles resulted in a pass, following a failure just five days earlier at 36,625 miles. This failure involved a cut in the nearside front tyre sidewall, a weakened central rear seat belt, and cracking on the offside front tyre. The subsequent pass indicates that the owner addressed these specific consumable and safety defects, though the presence of perishing rubber suggests the vehicle may spend significant time stationary. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,580 miles per year. The records show a steady, slow increase in distance, moving from 15,150 miles in December 2020 to 36,642 miles in May 2025. This low-usage pattern is consistent with the advisory regarding tyre perishing, as rubber components often degrade due to age and lack of movement rather than heavy road use. The history shows no significant gaps in testing, with annual inspections maintained consistently since 2020. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of all rubber components, including tyres, wiper blades, and engine belts, to ensure age-related degradation has not compromised their integrity. While the 2023 failure regarding headlamp aim was a simple adjustment issue, the 2025 tyre and seat belt failures highlight a need to check the interior safety restraints and the sidewall integrity of the remaining tyres. Given the low mileage, a thorough check of the battery health and fluid levels is also advisable to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of inactivity.