Colt Shogun Hardtop Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Colt Shogun Hardtop reliable? We analysed 377 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.
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The Colt Shogun Hardtop is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Colt Shogun Hardtop.
Colt Shogun Hardtop Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Colt Shogun Hardtop. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Colt Shogun Hardtop MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Colt Shogun Hardtop to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Colt Shogun Hardtop Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Colt Shogun Hardtop fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Colt Shogun Hardtop Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Colt Shogun Hardtop owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Colt Shogun Hardtop MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Colt Shogun Hardtop year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 172 | 64.5% | 119,304 | 138,138 | 163,277 |
| 1984 | 109 | 68.8% | 85,401 | 138,024 | 173,594 |
How Long Does a Colt Shogun Hardtop Last?
Based on 116 Colt Shogun Hardtop vehicles on UK roads.
Colt Shogun Hardtop Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Colt Shogun Hardtop MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Colt Shogun Hardtop
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.8% MOT pass rate from 109 tests
64.5% MOT pass rate from 172 tests
The best year to buy a used Colt Shogun Hardtop is 1984, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.8% across 109 tests. The 1985 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Colt Shogun Hardtop Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Shogun Hardtop THIS CAR | 67.6% | 377 | 141,007 mi | 42 yrs |
| Toyota Corona | 71.7% | 721 | 106,968 mi | 34 yrs |
| Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 | 71.6% | 668 | 88,896 mi | — yrs |
| Seat Arona Xperience Ecotsi S-a | 89.9% | 494 | 21,046 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Sprinter 313 CDI LWB | 67.2% | 467 | 172,815 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Corona (71.7% pass rate) and the Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 (71.6% pass rate), the Colt Shogun Hardtop trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Colt Shogun Hardtop has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.6% across 377 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Colt Shogun Hardtop are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (63 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (34), and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (32). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Colt Shogun Hardtop owner drives around 2,514 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Colt Shogun Hardtop models stay on UK roads for around 42 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.