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B494 XUV

1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,924 mi
Last recorded78,924 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop138,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 XUV
MakeColt
ModelShogun Hardtop
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2005 78,924 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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B494 XUV is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 138,138 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 B494 XUV, 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 41 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 B494 XUV registered?

B494 XUV is a 1985 Colt Shogun Hardtop, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B494 XUV safe to buy?

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