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HY61 FHN

2011 Morgan Aero 8

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,593 mi
Last recorded20,593 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Morgan Aero 811,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 FHN
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 20,593 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 20,593 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 May 2018 17,726 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 17,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,032 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 15,030 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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HY61 FHN is a 2011 Morgan Aero 8 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 11,960 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 HY61 FHN, 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 15 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 HY61 FHN registered?

HY61 FHN is a 2011 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is HY61 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 FHN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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