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M8 ARO

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

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Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 ARO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026
Pass 9 May 2025
Fail 9 May 2025

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 37,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S

Pass 23 May 2023 36,827 miles
Fail 15 May 2023

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

Coolant leak Coolant leak from header tank bottom hose and also hose chaffing O/S/F coil spring and leaking.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 27,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,610 miles

advise n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,268 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,213 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,458 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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M8 ARO is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 M8 ARO, 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 24 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 M8 ARO registered?

M8 ARO is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is M8 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 ARO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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