2018 Dacia Duster · 27,069 MOT tests
2018 Dacia Duster reliability
2018 Dacia Dusters fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Duster years (27,069 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Dusters: 26.9%)
- 21.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Dusters: 26.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,527
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,069
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.5% of tests fail here (386% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Dacia Duster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Steering1.5%
- Suspension0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.64%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.99%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.84%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.01%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.26%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.63%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.99%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.62%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Dacia Duster reliable?
2018 Dacia Dusters fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Duster years (27,069 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Dacia Duster MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.64% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.99% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Dacia Duster have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Dacia Duster shows 35,527 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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