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GF51 VXD

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VXD
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016
Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,657 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road ahead.

slight play detected in steering rack.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,657 miles

front windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road ahead.

slight play detected in steering rack.

Pass 22 May 2014
Pass 7 May 2013 67,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 65,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,510 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,456 miles

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

engine managment light on

offside front abs sencor wire not secured

Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine managment light on

offside front abs sencor wire not secured

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,393 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 54,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,747 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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GF51 VXD is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GF51 VXD, 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

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What year was GF51 VXD registered?

GF51 VXD is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is GF51 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 VXD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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