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VX08 KUS

2008 Morgan Roadster

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,046 mi
Last recorded8,046 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Morgan Roadster14,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 KUS
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 8,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 7,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 7,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 6,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 6,784 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 6,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 6,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 4,697 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 2,932 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre shows signs of excessive heat

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel

front tyres marked for competition use only and shouldn't be used on the road

Fail 24 May 2017 2,928 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part contacts inner sidewall of tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaks out under dash board (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre shows signs of excessive heat

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel

front tyres marked for competition use only and shouldn't be used on the road

Pass 4 Jun 2016 595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,121 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 17,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 13,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 10,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 7,291 miles

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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VX08 KUS is a 2008 Morgan Roadster in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX08 KUS, 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.

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What year was VX08 KUS registered?

VX08 KUS is a 2008 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is VX08 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 KUS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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