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FJ08 MMU

2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,107 mi
Last recorded4,107 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 MMU
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 4,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 4,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 4,082 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 3,925 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES TIE WRAPPED TO STOP FOULING AND SLIGHT CHAFFING APPARENT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE

Fail 27 Jun 2018 3,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all shock absorbers covers fitted

cannot see front brake pads

Pass 28 Jun 2017 3,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 3,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 3,084 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 2,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 2,313 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 2,311 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FJ08 MMU is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ08 MMU, 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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FJ08 MMU is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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