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JWY 492V

1979 Sylva Striker

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWY 492V
MakeSylva
ModelStriker
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021
Pass 11 Apr 2019 1,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 1,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016
Pass 30 Mar 2015 1,097 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014
Pass 1 Oct 2012
Pass 4 Oct 2011
Fail 29 Sep 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 557 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 449 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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JWY 492V is a 1979 Sylva Striker in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JWY 492V, 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 47 years old, this Sylva Striker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWY 492V registered?

JWY 492V is a 1979 Sylva Striker, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JWY 492V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWY 492V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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