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C234 EGS

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,386 mi
Last recorded185,386 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 EGS
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 185,386 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 174,609 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 174,609 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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C234 EGS is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C234 EGS, 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 C234 EGS registered?

C234 EGS is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C234 EGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C234 EGS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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