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HX51 PZA

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,577 mi
Last recorded17,577 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 PZA
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 17,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 16,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 15,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 14,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 14,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 13,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 12,709 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 12,427 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,169 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 Oct 2015 10,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocks/noise from front and rearsuspension

Fail 21 Oct 2014 9,692 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocks/noise from front and rearsuspension

Fail 5 Oct 2013 8,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 8,752 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 6,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 6,643 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,603 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 6,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 6,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 5,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 4,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,158 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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HX51 PZA is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX51 PZA, 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.

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HX51 PZA is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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