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SY58 CKN

2008 Morgan Aero 8

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,890 mi
Last recorded29,890 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Morgan Aero 816,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 CKN
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 29,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 29,810 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column bottom bush play.

Fail 22 Aug 2024 29,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column bottom bush play.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,572 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,547 miles

Gearbox output rubber coupling slight perishing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,075 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 29,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,439 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 21,147 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,249 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 14,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 12,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,412 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 11,412 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SY58 CKN is a 2008 Morgan Aero 8 in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,232 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 SY58 CKN, 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 18 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY58 CKN registered?

SY58 CKN is a 2008 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is SY58 CKN safe to buy?

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