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B988 MHN

1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,723 mi
Last recorded190,723 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB988 MHN
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 190,723 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 190,684 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 181,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 181,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 181,344 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 175,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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B988 MHN is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B988 MHN, 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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B988 MHN is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 2 October 1984.

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