Dacia Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2
From 555 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 17 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 21.8% of Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £49.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2s tested had between 17,194 and 33,070 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,596 median miles, the Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2 has 0.067 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Dacia models
| Dacia Sandero | 73.9% |
| Dacia Duster | 77% |
| Dacia Logan | 75.6% |
| Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 | 82.9% |
| Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce | 91.8% |
Common questions
What is the Dacia Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2 has a 82.9% MOT pass rate based on 555 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2 is 25,596 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,194 and 33,070 miles.
Buying a used Duster Essential Lpg Tce 4X2?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £49 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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