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VX08 MWE

2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,118 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 MWE
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014
Pass 8 Jan 2013 17,335 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 17,321 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (9.3.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2011 11,090 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 11,086 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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VX08 MWE is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX08 MWE, 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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VX08 MWE is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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