2008 Toyota Dyna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 749 MOT tests, the 2008 Toyota Dyna recorded a 72.6% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 26.2% of the time, so this is 1.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.6%) and brakes (15.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake imbalance, service brake performance and pins and bushes — service brake imbalance alone was recorded 79 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 29.7% versus 17.8%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 41.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 29.7% in 2021 to 27.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 139 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 119 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.5% | 86 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.7% | 65 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.1% | 53 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake imbalance | 79 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 70 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 68 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 60 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 50 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 48 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.0% | 307 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.0% | 187 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.4% | 183 |
| 4 | Visibility | 18.4% | 138 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.8% | 133 |
| 6 | Other defects | 16.2% | 121 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 101 | 17.8% |
| 60-90k | 138 | 22.5% |
| 90-120k | 159 | 33.3% |
| 120-150k | 173 | 30.6% |
| 150k+ | 165 | 29.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 182 | 29.7% |
| 2022 | 163 | 27.6% |
| 2023 | 138 | 23.2% |
| 2024 | 138 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 128 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Dyna
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (11.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Toyota Dynas pass their MOT?
72.6% of the 749 2008 Toyota Dyna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Toyota Dyna?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests, followed by brakes (15.9%).
Does the 2008 Dyna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.8% in the 30-60k band to 29.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 749 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.