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A528 DFG

1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Red Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA528 DFG
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,920 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 58,920 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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A528 DFG is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Red with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A528 DFG, 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 A528 DFG registered?

A528 DFG is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A528 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A528 DFG shows 2 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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