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C970 GAR

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Black Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,833 mi
Last recorded131,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC970 GAR
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2009 131,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking/weathered

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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C970 GAR is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Black with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C970 GAR, 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 C970 GAR registered?

C970 GAR is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C970 GAR safe to buy?

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