2008 Toyota Dyna: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2008 Toyota Dyna?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2008 Toyota Dyna than on all cars registered in 2008.

• Anti-roll bar bushes and joints25.7× usual
  Toyota Dyna

  23.1% All 2008 cars

  0.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.7%, against 0.2% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

  At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

• Wheel bearings5.5× usual
  Toyota Dyna

  14.3% All 2008 cars

  2.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.6%, against 1% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£300 (one bearing) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for a hum or growl that changes as you steer at speed.

• Brakes pulling to one side7.1× usual
  Toyota Dyna

  10.6% All 2008 cars

  1.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 9.7%, against 1% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Anti-roll bar link bushes10.8× usual
  Toyota Dyna

  9.7% All 2008 cars

  0.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 0.2% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

  At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

• Braking performance2.4× usual
  Toyota Dyna

  15.9% All 2008 cars

  6.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 9.3%, against 2.7% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

Common 2008 Toyota Dyna MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2008 Toyota Dyna MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  45% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  42% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Brakes
  38% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Tyres
  33% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  25% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  19% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2008 Toyota Dyna

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 25.7× as often on the 2008 Toyota Dyna as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the wheel bearings? (Flagged at MOT 5.5× as often on the 2008 Toyota Dyna as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the brakes pulling to one side? (Flagged at MOT 7.1× as often on the 2008 Toyota Dyna as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?