2017 Toyota GT86 · 2,260 MOT tests
2017 Toyota GT86 reliability
2017 Toyota GT86s fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 GT86 years (2,260 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota GT86s: 14.8%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota GT86s: 14.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 34,618
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,260
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.9% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Toyota GT86
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Brakes2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Suspension0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.66%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.62%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Service brake excessively binding 0.49%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 0.49%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.73%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.77%) · Service brake slightly binding (1.42%)
Is a 2017 Toyota GT86 reliable?
2017 Toyota GT86s fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 GT86 years (2,260 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Toyota GT86 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.43% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.19% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (0.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Toyota GT86 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Toyota GT86 shows 34,618 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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