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YV03 VLJ

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,203 mi
Last recorded14,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VLJ
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 13,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,398 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 10,704 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise;windscreen cracked outside perscribed area.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,704 miles

advise;windscreen cracked outside perscribed area.

Pass 30 May 2006 9,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 9,013 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YV03 VLJ is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,060 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 YV03 VLJ, 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 23 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 YV03 VLJ?

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What year was YV03 VLJ registered?

YV03 VLJ is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YV03 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 VLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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