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PN05 DHF

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,643 mi
Last recorded4,643 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 DHF
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 4,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 4,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 3,915 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 3,493 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 3,481 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap broke (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 3,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 2,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 2,740 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 2,740 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r drive shaft lock nut loose

Pass 18 Aug 2011 2,709 miles

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

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

chain slack

Fail 5 Aug 2011 2,703 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

chain slack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,040 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 2,037 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)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 1,088 miles

pulls to left and front brakes slow rear sus damps but soft

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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PN05 DHF is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN05 DHF, 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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PN05 DHF is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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