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VX58 LLJ

2008 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,836 mi
Last recorded41,836 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Morgan 4/416,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 LLJ
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 41,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 40,302 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 39,081 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering arms corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 37,625 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 36,026 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front king pins have slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2018 31,191 miles

Front brake pad retaining pins worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 29,038 miles

Small play both front up rights

Heavy surface rust on steering/suspension components

Inside face both front discs very poor

Fail 5 Dec 2017 29,037 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Heavy surface rust on steering/suspension components

Inside face both front discs very poor

Small play both front up rights

Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Offside Front Lower trunion slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2015 24,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Lower trunion slight play

Offside Front brake disc

Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 19,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,680 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 16,674 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,072 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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VX58 LLJ is a 2008 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,041 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX58 LLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX58 LLJ registered?

VX58 LLJ is a 2008 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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