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WA08 UOV

2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,275 mi
Last recorded6,275 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 UOV
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 6,275 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,735 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 6,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 5,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drive chain and sprockets slightly worn

Pass 1 May 2015 5,061 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 5,061 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

inner outer track rod ends slight play

chain very slack

Pass 5 Apr 2014 4,427 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,270 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 25,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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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WA08 UOV is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WA08 UOV, 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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WA08 UOV is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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