2015 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · SC65 NXP

This Dacia Duster presents a largely clean roadworthiness record punctuated by two isolated, promptly rectified failures rather than any pattern of chronic deterioration. Across seven recorded tests dating back to 2020, the car has passed five at the first attempt, with the most recent test on 7 November 2025 passing with no defects or advisories whatsoever. The two failures on file were a non-functioning horn in November 2021 and a split offside front outer CV joint boot in November 2024, both of which were repaired and retested successfully within a day in each case. Notably, not a single advisory has ever been recorded against this vehicle, which is unusual for a budget-orientated SUV of this age and suggests that wear items have been addressed before reaching the point of tester comment. The overall trend is stable, with no recurring defect theme. The recorded mileage of 89,187 miles equates to roughly 8,100 miles per year over eleven years, which is entirely typical for a vehicle of this type and indicates regular, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or unusually heavy accumulation. The annual test dates cluster tightly around November each year, showing an unbroken testing rhythm with no gaps that might suggest periods off the road. This steady usage profile means wear on consumables such as brake components, suspension bushes, and drivetrain parts should be broadly commensurate with the odometer reading, with no hidden deterioration from long-term storage. The most significant mechanical event in the history is the split CV boot on the offside front driveshaft in 2024. Because the boot had failed to the point where it no longer prevented dirt ingress, the prospective buyer should establish whether the entire driveshaft or CV joint was replaced, or whether only the boot was renewed. If grit contaminated the joint before repair, premature wear may already be present. On a test drive, listen carefully for a rhythmic clicking or knocking from the front right corner when turning on full lock at low speed, particularly in a car park manoeuvre, as this is the classic symptom of a worn outer CV joint. Also check for any vibration through the steering under acceleration, which can indicate inner joint wear. The horn failure in 2021 is trivial in isolation and was rectified immediately, but it is worth confirming the horn, along with all other electrical functions, operates correctly given the Dacia range's reputation for modest electrical robustness. Beyond these two items, the absence of any advisories for corrosion, brake component wear, suspension bushes, or tyre condition means there are no documented weak points to scrutinise. Even so, given the vehicle's age and type, a buyer should still verify the condition of the front suspension over uneven surfaces, listening for knocks from worn anti-roll bar links or top mounts, and confirm the brakes pull up straight and true without judder, since a clean MOT history records only what was tested on the day and not the remaining service life of wear components.