2018 Toyota GT86 · 1,715 MOT tests
2018 Toyota GT86 reliability
2018 Toyota GT86s fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 GT86 years (1,715 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota GT86s: 14.8%)
- 9.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota GT86s: 14.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 27,805
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,715
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.3% of tests fail here (84% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Toyota GT86
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Brakes1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.99%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.87%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.58%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.52%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.11%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.62%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.11%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.05%)
Is a 2018 Toyota GT86 reliable?
2018 Toyota GT86s fail 9.5% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 GT86 years (1,715 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Toyota GT86 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.1% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.99% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Toyota GT86 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Toyota GT86 shows 27,805 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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