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XNT 523S

1998 Sylva Striker

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,409 mi
Last recorded2,409 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Sylva Striker14,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNT 523S
MakeSylva
ModelStriker
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 2,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 2,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 2,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 2,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 2,332 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 2,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 2,260 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2016 2,236 miles

Engine mounting bolt missing at offside

Fail 13 Jun 2016 2,236 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicator missing Both sides lenses missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Stop lamp missing Both sides rear lenses missing (1.2.1a)

Stop lamp missing Both sides rear lenses missing (1.2.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Both sides front rocker arm pivot bearings worn (2.4.G.2)

Engine mounting bolt missing at offside

Pass 2 Aug 2013 2,207 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 2,207 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,039 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 1,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 1,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 1,243 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 1,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s front caliper retaining bolts very close to inner brake disc face

very bad engine oil leak do not run engine

very bad water leak do not run engine

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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XNT 523S is a 1998 Sylva Striker in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNT 523S, 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 XNT 523S registered?

XNT 523S is a 1998 Sylva Striker, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is XNT 523S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNT 523S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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