2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate and common faults

451 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 451 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Brakes1.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Toyota GT86?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2018 Toyota GT86 cars passed their MOT first time, across 451 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota GT86?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Toyota GT86 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).