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RX08 BYJ

2008 Perodua Myvi

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,559 mi
Last recorded65,559 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Perodua Myvi45,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 BYJ
MakePerodua
ModelMyvi
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,559 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 65,557 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 61,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure arch panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 57,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 43,770 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,474 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,867 miles

exhaust corroded

underside of body corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 26,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

underside of body corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,027 miles

genral under body corrosion

surface corrosion yo exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,649 miles

o/s/f anti-rollbar bottom link bush has slight play

How Reliable is the Perodua Myvi?

Based on 39,072 MOT tests across 2,737 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
3,941
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,737
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 627
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 423
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 315
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 146
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RX08 BYJ is a 2008 Perodua Myvi in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Perodua Myvi models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 45,554 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 Perodua Myvi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 627 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX08 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Myvi typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Perodua Myvi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX08 BYJ registered?

RX08 BYJ is a 2008 Perodua Myvi, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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