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Morgan Aero 8

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

RE 8078MOT history

RE 8078 is a blue petrol Morgan Aero 8 first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2023
Mileage
65,779 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RE 8078
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Aero 8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

RE 8078 was last recorded at 65,779 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 1,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,454 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,325 miles
Average per year
3,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,779 miles
  • 2021 – 64,454 miles
  • 2020 – 63,210 miles
  • 2019 – 61,249 miles
  • 2018 – 55,858 miles
  • 2017 – 51,844 miles
  • 2016 – 46,466 miles
  • 2015 – 40,232 miles
  • 2014 – 33,120 miles
  • 2013 – 28,043 miles
  • 2011 – 22,406 miles
  • 2010 – 22,331 miles
  • 2008 – 18,686 miles
  • 2007 – 16,717 miles
  • 2006 – 15,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,779 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,779 miles
    Test number
    515315479583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,779 miles (+1,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,779 miles
    Test number
    579728986694
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    368620524897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,454 miles (+1,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    146334616392
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,210 miles (+1,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,210 miles
    Test number
    904784982874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,249 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    423017279584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,248 miles (+5,390)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,248 miles
    Test number
    646531003086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,858 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    109696452615
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail55,847 miles (+4,003)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    431148355990
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,844 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,844 miles
    Test number
    999672696511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail51,842 miles (+5,376)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    733941154421
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass46,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    672236436810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,466 miles (+6,234)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    953540022534
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass40,232 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    329564305481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,231 miles (+7,111)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    609780475105
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass33,120 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    159085304241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,831 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,831 miles
    Test number
    127283094028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,043 miles
    Test number
    178469333444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,043 miles (+5,637)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,043 miles
    Test number
    778929233086
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass22,406 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,406 miles
    Test number
    489697861196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    281677890413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,331 miles (+3,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    344767590184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass18,686 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,686 miles
    Test number
    931447928191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,717 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,717 miles
    Test number
    274293507403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,201 miles
    Test number
    372252106118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RE 8078

What vehicle is registration RE 8078 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RE 8078 on a blue petrol Morgan Aero 8 first used on 31 Dec 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RE 8078 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RE 8078 expired on 12 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RE 8078?
The MOT on RE 8078 expired on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RE 8078 done?
RE 8078 was recorded at 65,779 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 3,113 miles a year.
Has RE 8078 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RE 8078 has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on RE 8078 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on RE 8078 find?
RE 8078 passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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