2021 Dacia Duster Essential TCE 4X2 1.0L Petrol · VN71 FGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test on 30 October 2025 at 35,713 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just two days prior due to immediate safety concerns including defective wipers, a sharp mirror, and bald tyres. The trend is technically stable but suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical and safety defects when they resulted in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,143 miles per year. Between the October 2024 test at 30,275 miles and the October 2025 test at 35,713 miles, the car covered 5,438 miles. This low usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy motorway stress, yet the recurring issues with tyre wear indicate that basic maintenance and alignment checks have been neglected despite the low mileage. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension alignment and tyre condition. The record repeatedly flags front tyres as worn on the edge across 2024 and 2025, which often points to incorrect tracking or worn suspension bushes. Additionally, the major exhaust leak and lambda sensor failure noted in October 2024 should be verified to ensure the exhaust system was fully rectified and that no secondary damage exists to the engine management system.