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Q26OOT

1998 Westfield SE

Black Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,298 mi
Last recorded24,298 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Westfield SE11,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ26OOT
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 24,298 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 24,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023
Pass 16 Dec 2021 23,493 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 23,009 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 22,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 21,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 20,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 19,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 17,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 17,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.18% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

alternator loose

Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,619 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,477 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake cable has limited movement

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,847 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 15,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 15,199 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 15,199 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 14,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,970 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 13,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Westfield SE?

Based on 3,225 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Steering rack gaiter split 31
position lamp(s) not working 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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Q26OOT is a 1998 Westfield SE in Black with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Westfield SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 11,834 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 SE fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q26OOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield SE typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Westfield SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q26OOT is a 1998 Westfield SE, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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