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AR08 BLU

2016 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,723 mi
Last recorded18,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Morgan Aero 811,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 BLU
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 18,723 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 18,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 18,623 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 18,623 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,217 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 18,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 16,090 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 16,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 13,369 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 13,364 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 7,130 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 7,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 5,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre close to exhaust.

Parking brake only just met standard.

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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AR08 BLU is a 2016 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 11,174 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 Morgan Aero 8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR08 BLU, 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 10 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR08 BLU registered?

AR08 BLU is a 2016 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is AR08 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 BLU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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