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FX08 ABF

2008 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,051 mi
Last recorded12,051 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Morgan 4/416,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 ABF
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,051 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 12,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play king pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 11,948 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 11,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 11,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 11,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 11,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 11,444 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 11,444 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 10,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 10,593 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 10,592 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,312 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 8,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 8,046 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 7,217 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 6,262 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,303 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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FX08 ABF is a 2008 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,041 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX08 ABF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FX08 ABF registered?

FX08 ABF is a 2008 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FX08 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 ABF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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