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NAU 515W

1981 Sylva Striker

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

4,322 mi
Last recorded4,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAU 515W
MakeSylva
ModelStriker
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 4,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 4,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 4,238 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 4,238 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 4,113 miles

oil on gear box and rear diff

Pass 31 Jan 2020 4,001 miles

oil on gear box and rear diff

Pass 5 Feb 2019 3,815 miles

oil on engine, gear box and rear diff

Pass 9 Feb 2018 3,648 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 3,648 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,435 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 3,415 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 3,241 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 3,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 2,676 miles

front brake discs rusty

How Reliable is the Sylva Striker?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 13
brake binding 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 7
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NAU 515W is a 1981 Sylva Striker in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Sylva Striker fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAU 515W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sylva Striker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 45 years old, this Sylva Striker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NAU 515W registered?

NAU 515W is a 1981 Sylva Striker, first registered on 17 January 1981.

Is NAU 515W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAU 515W shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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