2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate and common faults

623 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 623 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    22 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Lights & electrics3.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  5. Brakes1.9%
  6. Suspension1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%

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 2016 Toyota GT86?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2016 Toyota GT86 cars passed their MOT first time, across 623 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota GT86?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Toyota GT86 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).