2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,543 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,543 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    63 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    28 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.5%
  2. Brakes5.2%
  3. Tyres5.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  5. Suspension4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2013 Toyota GT86?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2013 Toyota GT86 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,543 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota GT86?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota GT86 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).