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F168 HWJ

1988 Mk Indy

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,731 mi
Last recorded19,731 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mk Indy1,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 HWJ
MakeMk
ModelIndy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 19,731 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 19,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 19,181 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn middle u/j (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 18,663 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 18,663 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2012 2,145 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,136 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 361 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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F168 HWJ is a 1988 Mk Indy in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F168 HWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F168 HWJ registered?

F168 HWJ is a 1988 Mk Indy, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F168 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F168 HWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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