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PG51 DVK

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,398 mi
Last recorded22,398 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 DVK
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 22,398 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 22,398 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,407 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,515 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 17,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 13,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,001 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 12,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,598 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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PG51 DVK is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PG51 DVK, 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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PG51 DVK is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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