2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate and common faults

339 MOT tests in 2024. 90.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time90.6%
Failed or needed repairs9.4%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 339 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    12 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%

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: 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 2019 Toyota GT86?

In 2024, 90.6% of 2019 Toyota GT86 cars passed their MOT first time, across 339 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota GT86?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Toyota GT86 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).