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225 ART

1987 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,175 mi
Last recorded101,175 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Carina87,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 ART
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 101,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 101,061 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 101,061 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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225 ART is a 1987 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 87,012 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 Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 225 ART, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 225 ART?

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What year was 225 ART registered?

225 ART is a 1987 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 225 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for 225 ART shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 225 ART have outstanding finance?

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