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C557 RGX

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Red Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,904 mi
Last recorded165,904 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 RGX
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 165,904 miles

unable to rear seat belts due to no rear seats fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2006 165,586 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

nail in tyre

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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C557 RGX is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Red with a 2,346cc 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 C557 RGX, 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 C557 RGX registered?

C557 RGX is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C557 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C557 RGX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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