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B98 ABV

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,714 mi
Last recorded160,714 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB98 ABV
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 160,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 160,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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B98 ABV is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B98 ABV, 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 B98 ABV registered?

B98 ABV is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 3 June 1985.

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