Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 appears in 2,249 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2023, and 88.6% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), the Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 comes out 2.7pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.4% of tests against 5.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 140 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.2% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.3% of tests failed in 2023 against 11.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 767 | 88.3% | 11.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 884 | 88.8% | 11.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 581 | 88.5% | 11.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 212 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.1% | 115 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.6% | 104 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 47 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 17 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 13 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 9 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 140 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 78 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 77 |
| 4 | Wipers | 70 |
| 5 | Washers | 48 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 7 | Stop lamp | 24 |
| 8 | Headlamp aim not tested | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.7% | 511 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.7% | 285 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.3% | 187 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 68 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 26 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,240 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 902 | 13.8% |
| 60-90k | 93 | 17.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 257 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 720 | 12.6% |
| 2025 | 1,261 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2
- Lighting & signalling (9.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2?
88.6% of the 2,249 Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.4% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.4% of tests, then tyres (5.1%).
How much does mileage affect Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 17.2% for 60-90k, a 8.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,249 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.