2008 Toyota Alphard 3.0L Petrol · WH08 AEK

The overall roadworthiness of this 2008 Toyota Alphard shows a worsening maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 October 2025 at 74,438 miles passed but generated a concerning ten advisories, a sharp decline from the clean passes recorded in April 2024 and February 2023. This sudden cluster of defects indicates a drop in basic upkeep as the vehicle ages. Mileage accumulation is low relative to the vehicle's eighteen years, averaging roughly 4,135 miles annually. The record shows steady, gentle use with no sudden spikes. Between February 2023 and October 2025, the car covered just 6,648 miles over twenty months. Such low mileage on an imported people carrier often points to extended periods of standing, which typically accelerates component perishing rather than mechanical drivetrain wear. The rear suspension is a proven recurring fault. Testers flagged worn rear suspension arm pins and bushes as advisories in February 2022 at 61,014 miles, which escalated to a failure the very next day in February 2023 at 67,785 miles. While the bushes were replaced to pass the retest, the underlying stress on the rear axle persists. The October 2025 test noted a corroded offside rear coil spring and scored rear brake discs. A buyer must thoroughly inspect the rear undercarriage for structural corrosion and verify the condition of the rear calipers to ensure they are not binding, which often scores the discs on low-use vehicles. The most recent test also flagged multiple tyre and fluid issues that suggest recent neglect. Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit with edge wear, and both rear tyres display perishing and cracking, typical of aged rubber on a low-mileage vehicle. A coolant leak was also noted. A prospective buyer must physically check for active coolant loss and budget for immediate replacement of all four tyres and the rear brake discs. The deteriorated offside rear door catch and inoperative front fog lamp require practical verification to confirm they do not compromise occupant security or lighting regulations.