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VU52 MYJ

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,349 mi
Last recorded31,349 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 MYJ
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear in off side of steering!!

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,747 miles

off side rear tyre worn very low on 1.6mm tread depth limits

play in both front lower suspension ball joint's advised by morgan play is as standard. Advised customer to go to morgan specialist to be checked

Fail 29 Nov 2007 27,747 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre worn very low on 1.6mm tread depth limits

Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,701 miles

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

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

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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VU52 MYJ is a 2002 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 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 VU52 MYJ, 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 VU52 MYJ registered?

VU52 MYJ is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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