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FA57 SJW

2009 Morgan Aero 8

Gold Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,792 mi
Last recorded49,792 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Morgan Aero 813,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 SJW
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 49,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,061 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 46,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 40,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 30,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,244 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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FA57 SJW is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8 in Gold with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FA57 SJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA57 SJW registered?

FA57 SJW is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is FA57 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 SJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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