2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate and common faults

907 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 907 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    61 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.5%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.8%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Lights & electrics5.5%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Suspension2.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%

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 2014 Toyota GT86?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2014 Toyota GT86 cars passed their MOT first time, across 907 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Toyota GT86 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).