2008 · 16 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2008 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

1,035 MOT tests in 2024. 75.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time75.9%
Failed or needed repairs24.1%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,035 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    29 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  4. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp: missing1.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    23 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.4%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.7%
  2. Suspension10.6%
  3. Tyres5.8%
  4. Brakes3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 75.9% of 2008 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,035 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).