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BL52 HBP

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,243 mi
Last recorded23,243 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HBP
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 23,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 22,977 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 22,719 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 22,719 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 22,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,635 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 21,635 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,381 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,159 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 21,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 20,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 18,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,700 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,441 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 15,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,612 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 12,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 12,884 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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BL52 HBP is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 BL52 HBP, 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 24 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL52 HBP registered?

BL52 HBP is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BL52 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 HBP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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