2016 · 8 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2016 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

481 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 481 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    11 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.8%
  2. Brakes10.8%
  3. Suspension10.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Tyres4.8%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2016 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2016 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 481 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).