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B170 BRL

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Beige Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,857 mi
Last recorded111,857 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB170 BRL
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2012 111,857 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 107,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,153 miles

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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B170 BRL is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Beige with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 138,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B170 BRL, 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 41 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 B170 BRL registered?

B170 BRL is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B170 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B170 BRL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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