2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · PX64 VNF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of worsening mechanical neglect as the mileage increased. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 100,544 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. That failure identified multiple defects including worn front brake discs and pads, a rough nearside rear wheel bearing, and an excessively worn anti-roll bar ball joint. These findings suggest that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. The records remain relatively clean between 2017 and 2019, where no defects were recorded for the first 47,000 miles. However, once the vehicle crossed 50,000 miles, the frequency of failures increased. There is a notable gap between March 2020 and August 2020 tests where the vehicle covered over 5,000 miles, followed by a period where the car failed two consecutive annual inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components. The record repeatedly flags corrosion on the upper suspension mounting areas, most recently in the August 2025 test. While not considered excessive at that time, this indicates an ongoing issue with structural rust that will accelerate over time. Furthermore, the history of corroded brake pipes noted in 2020 and 2021 suggests that the braking lines are prone to environmental degradation. The buyer should specifically verify the current condition of the rear wheel bearing and check the front suspension for any signs of play, ensuring the repairs made in August 2025 were executed correctly.