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VX51 VPJ

2001 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,496 mi
Last recorded16,496 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan Plus 821,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 VPJ
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 16,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 16,490 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 16,430 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Exhaust mounting defective N/S/R + O/S/R rubber mounts deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 16,171 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 16,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All blades splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 14,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 13,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,048 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 10,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,835 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 4,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,171 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,763 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,350 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,979 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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VX51 VPJ is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 25 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX51 VPJ registered?

VX51 VPJ is a 2001 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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