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R5 XOU

2008 Morgan Roadster

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,165 mi
Last recorded14,165 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Morgan Roadster14,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 XOU
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 9,815 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 9,815 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 8,027 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNTINGS

WIPERBLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 11 Oct 2012 5,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,426 miles

Slight play in both front king pins

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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R5 XOU is a 2008 Morgan Roadster in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Morgan Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,779 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 Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 XOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 XOU registered?

R5 XOU is a 2008 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is R5 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 XOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R5 XOU have outstanding finance?

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