2012 Toyota GT86 2.0L Petrol · PJ62 BFV
2012 Toyota GT86 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 49,637 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA GT86
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ62 BFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2023
- 49,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PJ62 BFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Gt86 (PJ62 BFV) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PJ62 BFV Mileage History
- 24/11/202146,511 mi
- 30/12/202249,339 mi+2,828 mi
- 18/12/202349,637 mi+298 mi
Average of roughly 1,514 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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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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