Toyota GT86 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota GT86 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 155 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 55 of 442, and 16.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (1.9% of tests).
Ranked 55 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 6,636 Toyota GT86s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 16.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota GT86 is 35% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
16.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,400
Typical age at test: 9.5 years
Toyota GT86 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota GT86 MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5% of tests
- Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.5% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.2% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9% of tests
What the Toyota GT86 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.6% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 4.3% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Visibility | 3.0% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Brakes | 2.9% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.6% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 2.5% | ▼ 65% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.8% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 0.4% | ▼ 77% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.1% | ▼ 81% less often |
What MPG does the Toyota GT86 do?
Official economy for the Toyota GT86 ranges from 32.9 to 39.8mpg across the 15 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2024). A typical petrol version manages 34.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Toyota GT86 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota GT86 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £410 a year.
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Official figures for 15 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2024.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
32.9–39.8 mpg
CO2
164–193 g/km
Power
147–200 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT86 2.0l Manual Blue Edition147 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 33.2 mpg | 191g | £200 | 37% |
| GT86 2.0l Manual Blue Edition + Performance Pack147 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 33.2 mpg | 191g | £200 | 37% |
| GT86 2.0l Manual Pro + Spoiler147 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 33.2 mpg | 191g | £200 | 37% |
| GT86 2.0L Auto Blue Edition147 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 32.9 mpg | 193g | £200 | 37% |
| GT86 2.0L Auto Blue Edition + Performance Pack147 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 32.9 mpg | 193g | £200 | 37% |
| GT86 2.0L Auto Pro + Spoiler147 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 32.9 mpg | 193g | £200 | 37% |
| GT86 2.0L Auto200 PS · A6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| GT86 2.0l Automatic200 PS · A6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| GT86 2.0l Manual200 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| GT86 2.0 Boxer D-4S Auto with 17'' wheels6AT · listed 2018 | Petrol | 39.8 mpg | 164g | £200 | – |
| GT86 2.0 Boxer D-4S Manual with 17'' wheels6MT · listed 2018 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 180g | £200 | – |
| GT86 TRD, MY2013 2.0 Auto TRDAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 181g | £360 | – |
| GT86 TRD, MY2013 2.0 Manual TRDManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 34.9 mpg | 192g | £410 | – |
| GT86 2.0 Boxer D-4S Auto6AT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 39.8 mpg | 164g | £275 | – |
| GT86 2.0 Boxer D-4S Manual6MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 181g | £360 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Toyota GT86 costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 34.9mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota GT86 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota GT86 is 35% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 155 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota GT86?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 1.9% of tests.
›What MPG does the Toyota GT86 do?
Official economy for the Toyota GT86 ranges from 32.9 to 39.8mpg across the 15 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2024). A typical petrol version manages 34.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Toyota GT86?
Any Toyota GT86 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota GT86 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 to £410 a year.
›How many Toyota GT86s fail their MOT?
16.4% of Toyota GT86s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota GT86 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.