Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 1,666 tests, the Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 passes its MOT 94.2% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (8.2% fail rate), the Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 comes out 2.4pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.5%) and tyres (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and stop lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 54 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Duster Prestige 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 409 | 93.9% | 6.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 1,238 | 94.2% | 5.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 58 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 50 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 46 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 20 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 5 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.2% | 3 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 54 |
| 2 | Wipers | 33 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 22 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 5 | Washers | 17 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 7 | Individual direction indicators | 7 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 6 |
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 | 17.1% | 285 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.7% | 145 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 102 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 32 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 1,302 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 339 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 237 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 1,428 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (2.8% 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 Prestige Tce 4X2?
94.2% of the 1,666 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.8% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.5% of tests, then tyres (3.0%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,666 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.