2017 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · NJ67 AWC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent MOT test in September 2025 at 51,618 miles resulted in a failure due to a critically thin offside front brake pad and a split offside front drive shaft CV boot. Although these faults were rectified to secure a pass, the test also identified a minor rear exhaust leak. This indicates that while the car is functional, mechanical attention is only being paid once components approach failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,735 miles per year. There is a clear gap in usage between 2022 and 2023, where the car covered roughly 9,400 miles, followed by a more consistent increase of about 5,500 to 6,000 miles annually thereafter. This low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing of tyres noted during the August 2024 test at 45,185 miles. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system to ensure the recent repair to the offside front pad included a proper assessment of the discs, which were already flagged as worn in the previous year. The replacement of the drive shaft CV boot must be checked for any grease leakage, as a poor fit will quickly lead to another joint failure. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak should be verified to ensure it does not worsen over time, and all four tyres should be inspected for further sidewall cracking consistent with the vehicle's age and low-frequency use.