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DX58 LUA

2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,849 mi
Last recorded7,849 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX58 LUA
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 7,849 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 7,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in offside and nearside front upper arms,inner bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,692 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 7,692 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Centre Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

offside rear tyre tread cut

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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DX58 LUA is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DX58 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX58 LUA registered?

DX58 LUA is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is DX58 LUA safe to buy?

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