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AR04 MAX

2009 Morgan Aero 8

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,477 mi
Last recorded29,477 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Morgan Aero 813,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 MAX
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 29,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake performance only just acceptable

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 26,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,700 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 21,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 19,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 17,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,919 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 6,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 5,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 4,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 1,531 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Aero 8?

Based on 4,650 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp aim too low 36
Headlamp aim too high 30
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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AR04 MAX is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Aero 8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 MAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Aero 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR04 MAX registered?

AR04 MAX is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is AR04 MAX safe to buy?

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