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AE05 RRV

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,056 mi
Last recorded12,056 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RRV
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 12,056 miles

engine mountings repaired by welding

parking brake operated from lever on bars via cable

rear tyres different size from front

Pass 18 May 2016 11,270 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 11,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Sub-frame insecure rear axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2014 10,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 10,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 10,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,567 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 8,567 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 4,944 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 4,944 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E?

Based on 3,798 MOT tests across 732 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 147
registration plate missing 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
wheel bearing rough when rotated 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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AE05 RRV is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 3,424 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 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 RRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 RRV is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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