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VX05 SLU

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,615 mi
Last recorded9,615 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 SLU
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2011 9,615 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,160 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 70 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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VX05 SLU is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX05 SLU, 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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VX05 SLU is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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