2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate and common faults

708 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 708 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    28 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Lights & electrics5.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%

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 2015 Toyota GT86?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2015 Toyota GT86 cars passed their MOT first time, across 708 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Toyota GT86?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Toyota GT86 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).