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AE55 GRX

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,704 mi
Last recorded4,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GRX
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 4,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in o/s/f lower arm bushes

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Jul 2012 4,701 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 29 Jun 2012 4,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,809 miles

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

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

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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AE55 GRX is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE55 GRX, 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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What year was AE55 GRX registered?

AE55 GRX is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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