2018 · 6 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2018 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

501 MOT tests in 2024. 69.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time69.1%
Failed or needed repairs30.9%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 501 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    20 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  7. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.8%
  2. Suspension11.8%
  3. Brakes8.8%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Body & chassis3.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn8.4%

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 2018 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 69.1% of 2018 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 501 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Alphard?

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

Is the 2018 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).