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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2. Check any Duster Essential Tce 4x2 by registration number below.

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89.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.3%

vs Dacia Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 has an average MOT pass rate of 89.3%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the Dacia brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Duster Essential Tce 4x2 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 fails its MOT are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Duster Essential Tce 4x2 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,333 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Dacia average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

10.4%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

2020

Based on 2,500 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Dacia average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2019

Based on 637 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Dacia average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

13.5%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

0

Based on 1,489 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Dacia average: 89.7%
Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

Top MOT Failures — Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2

The most common reasons a Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

2.5%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.4%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.9%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.9%
5

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

1.4%
Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

4.1%

Front Offside

3.7%

Offside

2.6%

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Compare MOT reliability across Dacia models.

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90.0% pass rate

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82.4% pass rate

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91.8% pass rate

Dacia Jogger

92.5% pass rate

Dacia Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce

88.5% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2

Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2?
The average MOT pass rate for the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 is 89.3% compared to the Dacia average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2?
The most common MOT failures on the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 are: A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (2.5%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.4%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.3%, the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2?
Typical mileage for the Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2: 36,047 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Duster Essential Tce 4x2 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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