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E978 LBT

2009 Mk Indy

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mk Indy3,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE978 LBT
MakeMk
ModelIndy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025
Pass 4 Jul 2024
Pass 3 Jul 2023
Fail 3 Jul 2023

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 849 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 613 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 49 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 437 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 6 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 5,014 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 4,416 miles

slight lift in steering rack at off side

Pass 26 Oct 2010 2,970 miles

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

slight lift in steering rack at off side

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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E978 LBT is a 2009 Mk Indy in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Mk Indy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 3,980 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 E978 LBT, 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 17 years old, this Mk Indy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E978 LBT registered?

E978 LBT is a 2009 Mk Indy, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is E978 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E978 LBT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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