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MV05 DPN

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,778 mi
Last recorded4,778 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DPN
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 4,778 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle not fit to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column attachment defective bushings tight hard to steering (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear drive sprocket excessively worn

Pass 11 Aug 2018 4,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 4,195 miles

Drive chain tight recommend further investigation

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 4,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drive chain tight recommend further investigation

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,910 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 3,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 2,934 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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MV05 DPN is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV05 DPN, 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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MV05 DPN is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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