2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Toyota Vellfire MOT pass rate and common faults

291 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

148Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 291 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  6. Rear fog lamp: missing1.0%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.3%
  2. Suspension7.2%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Tyres3.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  2. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%

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 Vellfire?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2008 Toyota Vellfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 291 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Toyota Vellfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 148, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).