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A736 ERB

1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Blue Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,696 mi
Last recorded27,696 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA736 ERB
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 27,696 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 27,696 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 26,351 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 23,745 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 23,745 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2011 21,247 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 21,246 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2010 18,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,440 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,253 miles

All tyres have weather cracks within the tread

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering arm has slight movment but not excessive

wiper blades starting to split but still clear windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front floor area offside corroding

front tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2006 15,933 miles

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

front tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroded

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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A736 ERB is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Blue with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A736 ERB, 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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A736 ERB is a 1984 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 8 June 1984.

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