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C653 MTW

1986 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Gold Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,814 mi
Last recorded165,814 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 MTW
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 165,814 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 165,790 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2006 162,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 157,077 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 157,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C653 MTW is a 1986 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Gold with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C653 MTW, 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 40 years old, this Colt Shogun Hardtop is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C653 MTW registered?

C653 MTW is a 1986 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 23 July 1986.

Is C653 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C653 MTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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