2012 Toyota GT86 2.0L Petrol · Y3 LUL
2012 Toyota GT86 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 101,489 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA GT86
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y3 LUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 101,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y3 LUL 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 2012 Toyota Gt86 (Y3 LUL) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
Y3 LUL Mileage History
- 18/09/202381,889 mi
- 08/07/202485,934 mi+4,045 mi
- 09/07/202485,934 mi
- 05/07/202593,668 mi+7,734 mi
- 03/07/2026101,489 mi+7,821 mi
Average of roughly 7,025 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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