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M8 KWR

1997 Westfield Sei

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

13,892 mi
Last recorded13,892 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Westfield Sei11,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 KWR
MakeWestfield
ModelSei
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 13,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 13,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 11,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 11,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 8,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 7,266 miles

Nearside Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Starting to break up (change soon) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 7,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 5,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 2,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 1,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 92 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014
Pass 9 Jul 2013
Pass 9 Jul 2012

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2011

slight play in lower rose jiont on rear hub

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2010
Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch antislip missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 63,878 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch antislip missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,499 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield Sei?

Based on 2,005 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
380
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
Steering rack gaiter split 10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
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M8 KWR is a 1997 Westfield Sei in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Westfield Sei models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 11,680 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 Westfield Sei fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M8 KWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Westfield Sei is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M8 KWR registered?

M8 KWR is a 1997 Westfield Sei, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M8 KWR safe to buy?

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