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PEZ 5849

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,356 mi
Last recorded48,356 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 5849
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,356 miles

slight play steering rack ends

Fail 27 Mar 2012 48,356 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,162 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 45,146 miles

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

handbrake release lever sticking

some play near side front top suspension swivel

Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,676 miles

o/s front wheel bearing rough and noisy

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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PEZ 5849 is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PEZ 5849, 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 PEZ 5849 registered?

PEZ 5849 is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is PEZ 5849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEZ 5849 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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