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LF52 VUK

2002 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,189 mi
Last recorded24,189 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan Plus 817,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 VUK
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 24,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 23,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 23,759 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 23,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2016 22,920 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak on top radiator

Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,531 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 20,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 19,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,533 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,744 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 13,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly rusted

nearside headlight glass small stone hole

offside rear tyre small cut on outer side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,292 miles

offside front wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,490 miles

both lower trunions have slight play

slight play in steering rack

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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LF52 VUK is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,450 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 Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF52 VUK, 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 24 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF52 VUK registered?

LF52 VUK is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is LF52 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 VUK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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