2016 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · PF65 XCC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in April 2026 at 77,373 miles resulted in a failure due to a missing registration plate lamp and perished rear tyres. While the vehicle passed immediately after these rectification, the recurring nature of minor failures suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when prompted by the MOT tester rather than identifying them during pre-service inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between April 2024 at 60,897 miles and April 2026 at 77,373 miles, the car covered roughly 16,500 miles, showing steady use patterns. This relatively low annual mileage is generally positive for the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber-based parts, such as the tyres seen in the latest record. A buyer must pay close attention to the front braking system, as the record shows pitted and scored front brake discs in both 2024 and 2025, with thin pads also noted in April 2025. This indicates the discs are being allowed to run down to replacement, which can lead to poor braking performance and vibration. The inspection should also verify the condition of the windscreen wipers and headlamp assemblies, as these were previous failures. Given the report of perishing rear tyres in 2026, a thorough check of the age and condition of all tyres is necessary to ensure they are not cracking despite having sufficient tread depth.