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NX55 EWM

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 EWM
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023
Pass 16 Apr 2022

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 6,478 miles

Drive chain worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 6,472 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,030 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 7,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 7,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 6,940 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 6,940 miles

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 6,921 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

drive chaine worn

rear wheel bearings stiff

Fail 17 Apr 2013 6,913 miles

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

DRIVE CHAIN WORN

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 6,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,167 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 5,182 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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NX55 EWM is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NX55 EWM, 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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NX55 EWM is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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