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AY51 PDK

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,645 mi
Last recorded62,645 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 PDK
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 62,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 61,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 58,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,841 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,985 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,537 miles

All tyres worn slightly on inner edge. slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 307,087 miles

Complete underbody covered at time of test not allowing full inspection

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Unable to fully inspet under bonnet due to restricted access/design charachteristics

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,104 miles

Complete underbody aero floor fitted

Engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2009 28,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Complete underbody aero floor fitted

Engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,538 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 19,980 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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AY51 PDK is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 27,866 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 AY51 PDK, 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 25 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY51 PDK?

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What year was AY51 PDK registered?

AY51 PDK is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AY51 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 PDK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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