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VX55 JFA

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Red Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,042 mi
Last recorded7,042 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 JFA
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 7,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 4,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 3,624 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 3,606 miles

Centre Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other suspension defects please enter 5190 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.2)

rear chain excessive wear

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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VX55 JFA is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Red with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX55 JFA, 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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What year was VX55 JFA registered?

VX55 JFA is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is VX55 JFA safe to buy?

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