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C903 TNV

1986 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Blue Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,266 mi
Last recorded179,266 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC903 TNV
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 179,266 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 179,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 178,222 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 177,596 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2011

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 176,644 miles

All front steering and suspension joints have slight play

Body has corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2010 175,057 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 173,564 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 173,564 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 172,469 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 170,880 miles

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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C903 TNV is a 1986 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Blue with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C903 TNV, 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.

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C903 TNV is a 1986 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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