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VU02 OXL

2002 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

11,627 mi
Last recorded11,627 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan Plus 817,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 OXL
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 11,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 11,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 10,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 10,523 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 10,511 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 10,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 9,668 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 9,398 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 9,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 8,459 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,560 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 6,910 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,910 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 6,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 6,131 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 6,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 5,778 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 5,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 4,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 3,016 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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VU02 OXL is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VU02 OXL, 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 VU02 OXL registered?

VU02 OXL is a 2002 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is VU02 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 OXL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU02 OXL have outstanding finance?

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