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LF51 AUY

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,075 mi
Last recorded32,075 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 AUY
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 32,075 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 32,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2021 32,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 32,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 31,442 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 30,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,179 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,853 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside wiper blade is torn on end

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside wiper blade is torn on end

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,164 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,044 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 20,022 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,299 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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LF51 AUY is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LF51 AUY, 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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What year was LF51 AUY registered?

LF51 AUY is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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