CarVerify

Free Car Check

E287 KPX

1987 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,465 mi
Last recorded152,465 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE287 KPX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 152,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2024 151,881 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 151,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 150,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 148,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 148,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 147,607 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 146,846 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,350 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slightly low effort rear service brake both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2016 142,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,713 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 140,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 139,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 138,859 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 138,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 137,611 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 137,006 miles

Oil leak

advise,slight wear to inside edge o/s/f tyre.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 135,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 135,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 132,521 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 130,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 128,353 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 126,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 126,244 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 124,688 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 10 Oct 2005 124,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E287 KPX is a 1987 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 97,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E287 KPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 39 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E287 KPX?

You can check the full history of E287 KPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E287 KPX registered?

E287 KPX is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E287 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E287 KPX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E287 KPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E287 KPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.