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E457 AKU

1988 Mk Indy

Red Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,115 mi
Last recorded9,115 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Mk Indy1,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 AKU
MakeMk
ModelIndy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 9,115 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 9,086 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt both (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 95 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 4 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 4,844 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 4,051 miles

car very low only just got jacking beam under front and rear

offside and nearside front headlight aims on limits

offside and nearside front seat belts are 3 point harneses

slight oil leak from engine

unable to fully check all steering componants due to covers and pannels

unable to fully check prop shaft and universal joint due to covers

unable to fully check seat belt mounts due to pannels covering them

Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,488 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres are cracking.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 3,488 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 3,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 2,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 1,778 miles

How Reliable is the Mk Indy?

Based on 1,740 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
position lamp(s) not working 14
Steering rack gaiter split 14
Stop lamp not working 13
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
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E457 AKU is a 1988 Mk Indy in Red with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Mk Indy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 1,821 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mk Indy fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E457 AKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E457 AKU registered?

E457 AKU is a 1988 Mk Indy, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E457 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E457 AKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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