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DK08 LUW

2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

White Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,561 mi
Last recorded2,561 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 LUW
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 2,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No lights fitted. Use vehicle only during daylight hours, and not at times of seriously reduced visibility

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 2,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frame end bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No lights fitted. Use vehicle only during daylight hours, and not at times of seriously reduced visibility

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2014 1,665 miles

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

chain worn

clutch cable frayed

gear lever loose

play in rear brake clevis pin

return spring missing for rear brake

slight play in front upper wishbone bushes

throttle sticking

upper chain roller missing

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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DK08 LUW is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in White with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 3,118 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 DK08 LUW, 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 18 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 DK08 LUW registered?

DK08 LUW is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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