Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles, the 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto (2021)

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 204 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 16k–30k

For context

These stats describe 204 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	199	94.1%	0.18

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,450 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Orange 30.1%

436

Grey 24.4%

354

White 12.9%

187

Blue 12.5%

181

Black 10.5%

152

Red 9.7%

140

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,552

typical

15,571

low mileage

30,137

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Auto vehicles fall between 15,571 and 30,137 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,571 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,571–30,137 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4x2 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 40,684 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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