Dacia Duster Prestige Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 2,235 tests, the Dacia Duster Prestige Lpg Tce 4X2 passes its MOT 89.6% of the time. That is 1.8 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.6%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.0% of all tests — 3.5 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 126 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.2% once past 60-90k — 2.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Duster Prestige 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 | 404 | 86.6% | 13.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 1,039 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 773 | 90.8% | 9.2% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 178 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.5% | 100 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.3% | 97 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 28 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 22 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 8 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.3% | 6 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.2% | 5 |
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 | 126 |
| 2 | Wipers | 68 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 57 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 55 |
| 5 | Washers | 41 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 16 |
| 7 | Headlamp levelling device | 16 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 15 |
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 | 22.6% | 506 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.3% | 274 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.8% | 152 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 46 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 18 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 11 |
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 | 1,306 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 837 | 13.4% |
| 60-90k | 84 | 20.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 667 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 1,419 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a Dacia Duster Prestige Lpg Tce 4X2
- Lighting & signalling (8.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.5% 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.
- Tyres (4.3% 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.
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 Prestige Lpg Tce 4X2?
89.6% of the 2,235 Dacia Duster Prestige Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.4% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Dacia Duster Prestige Lpg Tce 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests, then visibility (4.5%).
How much does mileage affect Duster Prestige Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.7% for cars in the 0-30k band and 20.2% for 60-90k, a 12.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,235 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.