2016 Toyota Gt86 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,444 MOT tests, the 2016 Toyota Gt86 recorded a 91.1% pass rate. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (10.8% fail rate), the 2016 Gt86 comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and visibility (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and catalyst emissions — wipers alone was recorded 104 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.2% versus 4.9%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 136 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.5% | 122 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 82 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 63 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 49 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 104 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 89 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 58 |
| 4 | Washers | 40 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 37 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.9% | 685 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 466 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.9% | 133 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 132 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.8% | 129 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 92 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 940 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,841 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 565 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 85 | 21.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 705 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | 698 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | 683 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 674 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 684 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Gt86
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Toyota Gt86s pass their MOT?
91.1% of the 3,444 2016 Toyota Gt86 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Toyota Gt86?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by visibility (3.5%).
Does the 2016 Gt86 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 21.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,444 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.