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Q196XBB

1996 Sylva Striker

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23 mi
Last recorded23 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ196XBB
MakeSylva
ModelStriker
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 23 miles

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

engine compartment wiring not properly secured into its position/location

general underbody component corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2016 3,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 3,860 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 3,353 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 3,338 miles

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 3,329 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,000 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 3,000 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 2,686 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 2,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 1,858 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 1,854 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Q196XBB is a 1996 Sylva Striker in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q196XBB, 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 30 years old, this Sylva Striker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q196XBB is a 1996 Sylva Striker, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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