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A183 DEC

1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Red Diesel 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,875 mi
Last recorded133,875 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA183 DEC
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,555cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2006 133,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 133,875 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front flexable hoses have no proper retainers to hold them in place

fuel pipes corroded

offside side step mountings corroded

rear bumper damaged offside near light

How Reliable is the Colt Shogun Hardtop?

Based on 377 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
2,514
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21
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A183 DEC is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Red with a 2,555cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 138,024 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 Colt Shogun Hardtop fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A183 DEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Colt Shogun Hardtop typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Colt Shogun Hardtop is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A183 DEC is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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