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C891 NMO

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Blue Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,645 mi
Last recorded158,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC891 NMO
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2006 158,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 158,644 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S front tyre perrished.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

under body getting very rusty

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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C891 NMO is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Blue with a 2,555cc petrol 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 C891 NMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C891 NMO registered?

C891 NMO is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C891 NMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C891 NMO 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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