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VO02 FHY

2002 Morgan Plus 8

Silver Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,742 mi
Last recorded4,742 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan Plus 817,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 FHY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 4,742 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 4,739 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 4,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 4,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 4,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 3,783 miles

reversing light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2020 3,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 3,358 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 3,102 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 3,099 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 2,797 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 2,793 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 2,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 2,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 2,151 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 2,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 1,833 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 1,830 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 1,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 1,322 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 305 miles

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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VO02 FHY is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8 in Silver with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO02 FHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO02 FHY registered?

VO02 FHY is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is VO02 FHY safe to buy?

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