2017 Toyota GT86 MOT pass rate: 90.5% (1,833 tests)
Is the 2017 GT86 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.5% +5.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 90.1% +6.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 90.0% +7.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2017 GT86
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 101 | 29.4% |
| 2 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 69 | 20.1% |
| 3 | Brakes | 49 | 14.2% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46 | 13.4% |
| 5 | Visibility | 40 | 11.6% |
| 6 | Suspension | 21 | 6.1% |
All GT86 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3,505 | 82.8% | +11.6 pts | 72,438 |
| 2013 | 4,585 | 85.2% | +11.8 pts | 67,271 |
| 2014 | 2,709 | 86.4% | +10.5 pts | 60,470 |
| 2015 | 2,100 | 87.5% | +8.8 pts | 53,522 |
| 2016 | 1,849 | 89.3% | +8.0 pts | 47,223 |
| 2017 (this page) | 1,833 | 90.5% | +6.5 pts | 39,143 |
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FAQs
Is a 2017 Toyota GT86 reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 90.5% of their MOT tests (1,833 tests, 2023–2025), +6.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 39,143 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 GT86?
The median tested example shows 39,143 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.