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E642 TCV

2003 Sylva Striker

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,435 mi
Last recorded19,435 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE642 TCV
MakeSylva
ModelStriker
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2015 19,435 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 18,835 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake only just met brake efficancy

Fail 12 May 2014 18,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,086 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 1,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exahust system exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2009 491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 272 miles

flexi fuel pipes at pump perished

Fail 22 Oct 2008 267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

flexi fuel pipes at pump perished

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56 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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E642 TCV is a 2003 Sylva Striker in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E642 TCV, 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 23 years old, this Sylva Striker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E642 TCV registered?

E642 TCV is a 2003 Sylva Striker, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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