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C330 NBL

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Silver Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,631 mi
Last recorded136,631 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC330 NBL
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2009 136,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on offside rear and nearside front wheel arches

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2008 135,171 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 135,171 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 133,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 130,125 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 130,119 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

near side rear body stop coroded

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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C330 NBL is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Silver with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C330 NBL, 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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C330 NBL is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 20 November 1985.

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