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R909 BYA

2008 Toyota MPV

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

309,131 mi
Last recorded309,131 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota MPV153,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 BYA
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 309,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 296,145 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 283,172 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 269,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 253,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 238,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 7 Jun 2019 218,564 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 202,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 195,877 miles

under trays

Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,142 miles

under trays

Pass 8 Jun 2015 171,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 158,960 miles

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

corrosion to front & rear brake disc's

Fail 10 Jun 2014 158,960 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion to front & rear brake disc's

Fail 10 Jul 2013 157,340 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 157,340 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 156,198 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 153,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 148,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 143,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 136,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2008 136,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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R909 BYA is a 2008 Toyota MPV in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 153,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R909 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R909 BYA registered?

R909 BYA is a 2008 Toyota MPV, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is R909 BYA safe to buy?

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