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A8 RVU

2012 Toyota GT86

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,543 mi
Last recorded152,543 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota GT8650,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RVU
MakeToyota
ModelGT86
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 152,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 142,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2023 130,164 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 130,040 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 119,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 116,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 116,798 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 66,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,906 miles

brake fluid below max

under tray/ floor pan covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Toyota GT86?

Based on 68,418 MOT tests across 7,454 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
7,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
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A8 RVU is a 2012 Toyota GT86 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota GT86 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 50,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota GT86 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 RVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota GT86 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota GT86 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 RVU registered?

A8 RVU is a 2012 Toyota GT86, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is A8 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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