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B758 VCL

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Silver Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,741 mi
Last recorded153,741 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB758 VCL
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 153,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 151,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 150,141 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 150,092 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B758 VCL is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Silver with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B758 VCL, 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 B758 VCL registered?

B758 VCL is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 18 April 1985.

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