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DX55 HSG

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,843 mi
Last recorded13,843 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 HSG
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 13,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 13,843 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 13,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 13,756 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,361 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 11,361 miles

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 7,830 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 3,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,912 miles

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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DX55 HSG is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX55 HSG, 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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DX55 HSG is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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