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Dacia Duster Roadster (1989)

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1989 Dacia Duster Roadster

CarHunch has 239 1989 Dacia Duster Roadster vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1989 Dacia Duster Roadster doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Dacia vehicles below.

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UK

The 1989 Dacia Duster Roadster does not appear in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database, so we cannot provide pass rates, defect statistics, or reliability comparisons against the UK average. This is likely because the vehicle is either no longer in regular circulation, was never widely registered in the UK, or falls outside standard light-vehicle testing categories. Without MOT data from a meaningful sample, any reliability verdict would be guesswork—so we're being honest that we simply cannot assess this cohort's repair history or safety defect trends.

If you own or are considering one of these vehicles, focus instead on independent inspection by a specialist familiar with vintage or imported models, service history documentation, and whether the specific example has been well-maintained. Treat any purchase as a project or enthusiast acquisition rather than relying on statistical safety data.

MOT statistics not available

We have 239 1989 Dacia Duster Roadster vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1989 Dacia Duster Roadster

Based on MOT data from 239 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 643 Dacia Duster Roadster vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 44.8%
288
White 17.3%
111
Blue 15.9%
102
Yellow 12.3%
79
Green 4.2%
27
Maroon 1.7%
11
Black 1.7%
11
Beige 1.2%
8
Orange 0.9%
6
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