2008 Toyota Alphard 3.0L Petrol · LN08 AEP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of intermittent maintenance issues. The most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 69,893 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a successful retest on 14 November 2024, which corrected a failure from eight days prior involving a faulty rear fog lamp and a serious fluid leak from the nearside rear shock absorber. The transition from a failed test in late 2024 to two consecutive clean passes suggests that the mechanical faults identified were addressed promptly. The mileage pattern indicates exceptionally low usage for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,883 miles per year. The recorded mileage has been consistent, moving from 60,685 miles in October 2022 to 69,893 miles in October 2025. While low mileage generally implies less drivetrain wear, the 2021 record shows a significant jump to 93,337 miles, which contradicts the current low-mileage trend. This discrepancy suggests either a recording error in the 2021 data or a period of much higher usage followed by a long period of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the suspension and braking systems due to recurring advisories. The shock absorbers have shown a progression from light oil misting in October 2022 to a serious fluid leak by November 2024. Although the 2025 test was clean, the integrity of the dampers should be verified. The brake system also requires scrutiny, as the record shows a pattern of thinning rear brake pads and pitted or scored rear discs throughout 2022 and 2023. The history of uneven tyre wear, specifically the 1mm inner edge measurements and cracking noted in October 2023, points toward potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the low annual mileage, the vehicle may have spent significant time stationary, which can lead to tyre sidewall degradation and perished rubber components. Checking the condition of all rubber seals, suspension bushings, and the overall state of the tyres is necessary to ensure the low mileage has not resulted in age-related deterioration.