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C21 SEV

2012 Toyota GT86

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,503 mi
Last recorded48,503 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota GT8650,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 SEV
MakeToyota
ModelGT86
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 44,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 41,697 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 37,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 32,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,512 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 85,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,486 miles

All tyres stretched

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 20,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

All tyres stretched

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,337 miles

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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C21 SEV is a 2012 Toyota GT86 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C21 SEV, 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 C21 SEV registered?

C21 SEV is a 2012 Toyota GT86, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is C21 SEV safe to buy?

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