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R88 ARO

2009 Morgan Aero 8

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,866 mi
Last recorded19,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Morgan Aero 813,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ARO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 19,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 18,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 17,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 13,892 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 12,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 10,766 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 10,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 8,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,148 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 5,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 2,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 2,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 1,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 906 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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R88 ARO is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,822 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 R88 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 17 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 R88 ARO registered?

R88 ARO is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is R88 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 ARO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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