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AR08 TAD

2008 Morgan Aero 8

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,467 mi
Last recorded63,467 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Morgan Aero 816,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 TAD
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,467 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,305 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,275 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,629 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,587 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 23,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 15,692 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 13,160 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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AR08 TAD is a 2008 Morgan Aero 8 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,232 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 AR08 TAD, 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 18 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR08 TAD registered?

AR08 TAD is a 2008 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is AR08 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 TAD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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