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DMW 335V

1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Black Diesel 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMW 335V
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,555cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 142,265 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Aug 2008 142,265 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Jul 2008 141,808 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side front top bump stop missing

off side front top bump stop insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2007 137,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 133,655 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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DMW 335V is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Black with a 2,555cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 138,024 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 DMW 335V, 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 42 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 DMW 335V registered?

DMW 335V is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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