Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Toyota Gt86?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Toyota Gt86?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Toyota Gt86?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Toyota Gt86 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 649 vehicles, the 2016 Toyota Gt86 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Gt86?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Toyota Gt86 are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.1% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (30% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (26.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Toyota Gt86?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Gt86 (2016)

649 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Toyota Gt86

CarHunch analysed 649 real MOT records for the 2016 Toyota Gt86. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Toyota GT86 is a genuinely reliable car, with a 91.1% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—though the 19.3% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. This is a sporty car that's been driven fairly hard; at 36,488 miles median and only 0.78 average failures per vehicle, owners are keeping them mechanically sound despite the performance focus.

The real story is in the advisory count: 5.8 per vehicle suggests consumables and minor wear items are the main concern rather than structural problems. Get a detailed pre-purchase check that specifically examines suspension geometry and brake wear (common on track-focused cars), and you'll likely find a well-sorted, fun daily driver.

The 2016 Toyota Gt86 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (91.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.78

Over 7.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

36k

Middle half: 26k–48k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 649 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 649 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 32.1%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 18.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 9.5%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Toyota Gt86

Based on MOT data from 649 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,166 Toyota Gt86 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 24.2%

1,734

Red 21.5%

1,538

Black 17.5%

1,257

Blue 11.6%

830

Grey 9.3%

669

Orange 9.3%

663

Silver 5%

356

Yellow 1.2%

Purple 0.3%

Green 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Toyota Gt86 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

36,488

typical

26,244

low mileage

48,088

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Toyota Gt86 vehicles fall between 26,244 and 48,088 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,244 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 26,244–48,088 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Toyota Gt86s sit.

⚠ Over 64,918 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Toyota Gt86 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Toyota Gt86s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 604 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.78

Avg failures per vehicle

5.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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