2016 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · PJ16 XYC

The 2026-06-18 test date indicates the vehicle has not undergone a MOT in the last three years, placing the record entry at the end of the test series. This creates a significant gap between the most recent check and the current date, suggesting the car may have been serviced or driven recently without a formal MOT. The most recent MOT result, a pass on 2025-12-17 with 98,101 miles, is dated far in the future relative to the current date, which is unusual for a vehicle that has not been tested since at least 2023. This lack of a recent MOT record suggests the car was likely driven without a formal inspection, or the test was conducted after the vehicle's last service interval, potentially leading to a lack of preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern indicates a steady accumulation of 9,810 miles annually, which aligns with the vehicle's age of approximately ten years. However, the data is sparse; there are no gaps in the recorded miles between the 2023 and 2022 tests, meaning the vehicle did not experience a significant drop in mileage during the period between 2022 and 2023. This steady progression suggests the owner may have maintained the car at a consistent speed or distance, or that the mileage was recorded without a formal MOT. The lack of a MOT in the last three years means the vehicle has not been assessed for wear and tear, which is a critical factor in identifying structural risks versus minor consumable wear. Based on the history, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of corrosion on the chassis, suspension components, and braking systems. The test on 2025-12-17 showed no defects, but the absence of a recent MOT implies a lack of regular checks for rust, especially on the rear of the car which is prone to corrosion. Given the mileage and age, the car is likely to have experienced significant corrosion over the years, particularly in the suspension and wheel arches. The buyer must also consider whether the brakes were serviced regularly, as the test on 2025-12-17 failed but there is no record of a brake failure, which could indicate that the brakes were not checked or maintained properly before the test.