2018 Dacia Duster 1.2L Petrol · RJ18 HSF

The 2018 Dacia Duster presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 April 2026 at 72,034 miles passed with zero defects, marking a clean bill of health after a minor brake advisory the previous year. This suggests the owner addressed the flagged item promptly, and the vehicle has since maintained a fault-free record across consecutive annual tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old SUV. From 27,158 miles in April 2022 to 72,034 miles in April 2026, the vehicle has averaged roughly 9,000 miles per year. The annual test intervals show steady, predictable use with no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in recorded distance. There is no evidence of long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The service history, judged purely by MOT outcomes, reflects a vehicle used regularly but not excessively. The only advisory on record appeared in the March 2024 test at 58,142 miles, where the tester noted front brake discs worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened. This is a common finding on vehicles of this age and mileage, particularly if driven in urban conditions or hilly terrain. The fact that no brake defects reappeared in the 2025 or 2026 tests indicates the discs and pads were likely replaced or remained within acceptable wear limits. A buyer should still inspect the front brake components in person, checking for lipping on disc edges, uneven pad thickness, and any signs of binding calipers that could cause premature wear or pulling under braking. Beyond the brakes, the clean recent record gives no cause for concern on structural integrity, suspension, or exhaust emissions. However, a physical underbody inspection remains worthwhile on any eight-year-old Duster, particularly around the subframe, rear trailing arms, and exhaust system, where corrosion can develop even when MOT outcomes stay clean. Tyre condition and wiper blades are consumable items the MOT does not assess in detail, so these should be checked visually before purchase.