2013 Toyota GT86 2.0L Petrol · J7 FNF
2013 Toyota GT86 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 81,952 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA GT86
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J7 FNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 81,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J7 FNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Toyota Gt86 (J7 FNF) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J7 FNF Mileage History
- 09/02/202252,885 mi
- 24/02/202357,828 mi+4,943 mi
- 19/12/202362,274 mi+4,446 mi
- 03/12/202473,781 mi+11,507 mi
- 12/12/202581,952 mi+8,171 mi
Average of roughly 7,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota GT86
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: TOYOTA GT86
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Valve Spring Fatigue Fracture and Post-Recall RTV Sump Contamination(Serious)
On early 2012 to 2013 GT86 models, the engine valve springs could suffer fatigue fracture under prolonged high-RPM loads, dropping a valve into the combustion chamber and causing catastrophic engine destruction. When dealerships performed the official DVSA safety recall, technicians frequently applied excessive liquid RTV silicone gasket maker during timing cover reassembly, which detached into the sump, clogged the oil strainer pickup mesh, and caused spun rod bearings.
- Manual Transmission Clutch Throwout Release Bearing Failure(Moderate)
Manual transmission GT86 models suffer from premature wear and grease drying in the factory clutch throwout (release) bearing between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. The defect begins as an irritating high-pitched chirping whistle when idling in neutral that disappears when depressing the clutch, eventually deteriorating into a loud metallic grinding noise, stiff pedal travel, and catastrophic bearing disintegration that scores the transmission quill sleeve.
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- Valve Spring Fatigue Fracture and Post-Recall RTV Sump ContaminationSerious
On early 2012 to 2013 GT86 models, the engine valve springs could suffer fatigue fracture under prolonged high-RPM loads, dropping a valve into the combustion chamber and causing catastrophic engine destruction. When dealerships performed the official DVSA safety recall, technicians frequently applied excessive liquid RTV silicone gasket maker during timing cover reassembly, which detached into the sump, clogged the oil strainer pickup mesh, and caused spun rod bearings.
- Manual Transmission Clutch Throwout Release Bearing FailureModerate
Manual transmission GT86 models suffer from premature wear and grease drying in the factory clutch throwout (release) bearing between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. The defect begins as an irritating high-pitched chirping whistle when idling in neutral that disappears when depressing the clutch, eventually deteriorating into a loud metallic grinding noise, stiff pedal travel, and catastrophic bearing disintegration that scores the transmission quill sleeve.
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