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VU52 MYO

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 MYO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025
Pass 25 Jul 2017

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,528 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 33,225 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 33,106 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,953 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,709 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 21,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 9,486 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 9,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 4,612 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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VU52 MYO is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MYO, 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

How do I check the history of VU52 MYO?

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What year was VU52 MYO registered?

VU52 MYO is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is VU52 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 MYO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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