2009 Toyota Dyna: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2009 Toyota Dyna?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2009 Toyota Dyna than on all cars registered in 2009.

• Anti-roll bar bushes and joints25.9× usual
  Toyota Dyna

  18.1% All 2009 cars

  0.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.8%, against 0.2% of all 2009 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

  11.6% All 2009 cars

  2.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.1%, against 0.8% of all 2009 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.

• Anti-roll bar link bushes12.6× usual
  Toyota Dyna

  8.8% All 2009 cars

  0.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.4%, against 0.2% of all 2009 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.

• Windscreen2.7× usual
  Toyota Dyna

  8.5% All 2009 cars

  3.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0.1% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£300 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check for chips or cracks in the driver's view.

Common 2009 Toyota Dyna MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2009 Toyota Dyna MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Lights and electrics
  40% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Suspension
  38% 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.

• Tyres
  32% 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.

• Brakes
  28% 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.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  17% 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.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  17% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 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 25.9× as often on the 2009 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 2009 Toyota Dyna as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link bushes? (Flagged at MOT 12.6× as often on the 2009 Toyota Dyna as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?