Dacia Duster Hard Top (1989)
1989 Dacia Duster Hard Top
CarHunch is tracking 130 1989 Dacia Duster Hard Top vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Dacia Duster Hard Top has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a profound red flag—every single vehicle in this sample failed its MOT. There are no recorded dangerous defects, failures, or advisories across the 130 vehicles analysed, which suggests the test data itself may be incomplete or these vehicles are no longer roadworthy enough to generate typical failure records.
The median Carhunch score of 50 and complete absence of mileage data indicate these are likely very old or rarely-tested vehicles, making it impossible to assess typical wear patterns. If you're considering one of these cars, treat any MOT history with extreme scepticism and have an independent pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic—the data here simply doesn't tell us whether these vehicles can be safely repaired or are beyond economical restoration.
We have 130 1989 Dacia Duster Hard Top vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Dacia Duster Hard Top
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Dacia Duster Hard Top
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 129 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Found a specific Dacia Duster Hard Top?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.
Other model years — Dacia Duster Hard Top: