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A261 RHU

1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Green Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,372 mi
Last recorded84,372 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA261 RHU
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2008 84,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2007 84,338 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 84,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,281 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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A261 RHU is a 1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Green with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A261 RHU, 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 43 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 A261 RHU registered?

A261 RHU is a 1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A261 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A261 RHU shows 4 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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