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YHW 963V

1979 Sylva Striker

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,146 mi
Last recorded1,146 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHW 963V
MakeSylva
ModelStriker
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 1,146 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 1,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 612 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 202 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,779 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 98,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 97,670 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 6 May 2011 96,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 96,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,404 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 93,774 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 93,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 93,231 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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YHW 963V is a 1979 Sylva Striker in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YHW 963V, 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 YHW 963V registered?

YHW 963V is a 1979 Sylva Striker, first registered on 14 October 1979.

Is YHW 963V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHW 963V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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