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Q795YUJ

1998 Sylva Striker

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,310 mi
Last recorded37,310 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Sylva Striker14,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ795YUJ
MakeSylva
ModelStriker
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 37,310 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 36,876 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 36,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,897 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 35,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,870 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,203 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jan 2012 32,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,538 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,928 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,778 miles

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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Q795YUJ is a 1998 Sylva Striker in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1998 Sylva Striker models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 14,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q795YUJ, 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 28 years old, this Sylva Striker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q795YUJ registered?

Q795YUJ is a 1998 Sylva Striker, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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