2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate and common faults

250 MOT tests in 2024. 95.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time95.2%
Failed or needed repairs4.8%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  3. Battery(ies): insecure and likely to cause a short circuit0.4%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle0.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords damaged0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working0.4%
  7. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.4%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.4%
  9. Catalyst emissions: emissions - engine idle speed too high0.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  3. Tyres1.2%
  4. Lights & electrics0.4%
  5. Brakes0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%

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: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 2020 Toyota GT86?

In 2024, 95.2% of 2020 Toyota GT86 cars passed their MOT first time, across 250 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota GT86?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; battery(ies): insecure and likely to cause a short circuit. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2020 Toyota GT86 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).