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2001 Toyota Dyna

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

74,184 mi
Last recorded74,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Dyna83,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XML
MakeToyota
ModelDyna
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,184 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached to steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cab chassie rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cab frour chassie rails (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure covered with tape (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,379 miles

chassis/cab in poor condition

tipper ram leaking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 71,376 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis/cab in poor condition

tipper ram leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,140 miles

Offside Front cab chassis holed

both front cab floors corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 68,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front cab chassis holed

both front cab floors corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner step corroded/holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog light not straight

corrossion to suspension mounting points including arms

Fail 4 Jan 2021 64,520 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner step corroded/holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog light not straight

corrossion to suspension mounting points including arms

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 62,115 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,775 miles

all suspension conponents corroded

chassis and axels light corrossion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 59,772 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all suspension conponents corroded

chassis and axels light corrossion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,040 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear leaf spring rear bushs

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 57,029 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear leaf spring rear bushs

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,148 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tipper body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2017 54,148 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tipper body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,290 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

batt held with tie raps

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,290 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,592 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

batt held with tie raps

Fail 22 Jan 2015 47,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

batt held with tie raps

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

batt held with tie raps

exh and clamp poor cond

Fail 15 Jan 2014 44,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

batt held with tie raps

exh and clamp poor cond

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

batt held by tie raps

exh clamp poor cond

play in hand brake pivots

Fail 31 Jan 2013 41,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

batt held by tie raps

exh clamp poor cond

play in hand brake pivots

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,887 miles

batt held with tie raps

hand brake only just with in limits

o/s head light dull

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,040 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,207 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,876 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,562 miles

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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VK51 XML is a 2001 Toyota Dyna in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Dyna models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,414 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 VK51 XML, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Dyna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK51 XML is a 2001 Toyota Dyna, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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