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A39 WAF

1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,619 mi
Last recorded137,619 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA39 WAF
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 137,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 132,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 127,516 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 127,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 127,438 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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A39 WAF is a 1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A39 WAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A39 WAF registered?

A39 WAF is a 1983 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 25 October 1983.

Is A39 WAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A39 WAF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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