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MV57 PVA

2008 Toyota Dyna

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,147 mi
Last recorded139,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Dyna76,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 PVA
MakeToyota
ModelDyna
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 139,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has been welded in various places

has corrosion under body and chassis but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 14 May 2025 139,139 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body and chassis but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

has been welded on cab

has slight corrosion on cab

Fail 19 Jan 2024 139,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 129,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,773 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,728 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 103,728 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body

Fail 6 Nov 2019 89,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,398 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,398 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,272 miles

EML flashing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside plastic wheel arch broken

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 65,271 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

EML flashing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside plastic wheel arch broken

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 55,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 46,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 38,841 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 38,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 30,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Dyna?

Based on 55,890 MOT tests across 3,653 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
6,764
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,652
Registration plate lamp not working 1,341
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,291
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,239
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,180
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MV57 PVA is a 2008 Toyota Dyna in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Dyna models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 76,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Dyna fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,652 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV57 PVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Dyna typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Dyna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV57 PVA is a 2008 Toyota Dyna, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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