1981 Sylva Jester 1.3L Petrol · YAV 229X
1981 Sylva Jester (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1981. Recorded mileage 12,460 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SYLVA JESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1300cc
YAV 229X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 12,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YAV 229X Mileage History
- 10/08/202212,266 mi
- 19/07/202312,352 mi+86 mi
- 19/07/202312,352 mi
- 28/08/202412,433 mi+81 mi
- 30/08/202412,460 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 94 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YAV 229X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Sylva Jester (YAV 229X) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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