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B765 MWV

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Blue Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB765 MWV
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,414 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 May 2013 75,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion by offside rear body mount

rear exhaust mount no rubber insulator

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rearmost engine mounts have no rubber insulators

corrosion of offside rear sill support adjacent body mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 164,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 160,733 miles

center to rear exhurst in poor condition

slight lift in nearside front lower b all joint

Fail 12 Jan 2007 160,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center to rear exhurst in poor condition

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2005 146,856 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2005 146,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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B765 MWV is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Blue with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B765 MWV, 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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B765 MWV is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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