2016 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · NJ16 WTR
2016 Dacia Duster (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 115,339 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- DACIA DUSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ16 WTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 115,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ16 WTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Dacia Duster (NJ16 WTR) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
NJ16 WTR Mileage History
- 18/07/202493,810 mi
- 13/08/2025105,808 mi+11,998 mi
- 19/08/2025105,808 mi
- 03/07/2026115,338 mi+9,530 mi
- 09/07/2026115,339 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Dacia Dacia Duster (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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