Toyota Gt86 (2017)
2017 Toyota Gt86
CarHunch analysed 641 real MOT records for the 2017 Toyota Gt86. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 GT86 is a genuinely reliable performer, passing MOT on the first attempt 92% of the time—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are uncommon at just 12%, so safety isn't a concern here.
These cars are running at sensible mileage for their age (median 31,000 miles), and they rack up only 0.63 failures per vehicle, suggesting the mechanicals are sound. The 5.3 advisories per test tells you that wear items like suspension and brakes will need attention over time, but nothing unexpected—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on clutch wear and fluid leaks, and you're buying a car that'll reward you with consistent MOT results.
What to check before buying a 2017 Toyota Gt86
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Toyota Gt86 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Toyota Gt86 vehicles fall between 22,388 and 41,731 miles.
2017 Toyota Gt86 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 600 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Toyota Gt86
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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32.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.8%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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18.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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