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GN53 YSV

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Gold Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,623 mi
Last recorded8,623 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YSV
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 8,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 7,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,127 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 6,369 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 6,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 6,044 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 5,398 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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GN53 YSV is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Gold with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,060 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 GN53 YSV, 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 23 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 GN53 YSV registered?

GN53 YSV is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is GN53 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 YSV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN53 YSV have outstanding finance?

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