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A246 JWL

1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,785 mi
Last recorded124,785 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA246 JWL
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 124,785 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 124,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A246 JWL is a 1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A246 JWL, 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 43 years old, this Colt Shogun Hardtop is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A246 JWL registered?

A246 JWL is a 1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A246 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A246 JWL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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