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Q291HNR

1990 Westfield 1600

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

44,507 mi
Last recorded44,507 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Westfield 160014,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ291HNR
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

On full LH lock, both N/S/F & O/S/F wings foul bodywork

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 44,496 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front and side repeater bulbs stay static with position lamps on, rear bulb barely illuminates (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bulb does not illuminate with position lamps on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Indicator bulbs do not flash with position lamps on (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

On full LH lock, both N/S/F & O/S/F wings foul bodywork

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

On full LH lock, NSF wing & OSF wing foul bodywork

Fail 9 Sep 2021 44,170 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning none working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

On full LH lock, NSF wing & OSF wing foul bodywork

Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration Plate Cracked

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Various Oil Leaks Front To Rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,842 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 42,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed Under Coolant Reservoir (1.9.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Light Insecure (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,342 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rack gaiters perished

Fail 5 Sep 2015 42,337 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rack gaiters perished

Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,006 miles

vehicle exempt from emmissions

Fail 27 Jul 2013 41,001 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle exempt from emmissions

Fail 4 Aug 2012 40,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,280 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 40,282 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 39,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 38,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front fuel tank panel surface rusting

oil leal from dip stick tube

Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,811 miles

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

How Reliable is the Westfield 1600?

Based on 6,004 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 65
Stop lamp not working 63
Steering rack gaiter split 53
position lamp(s) not working 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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Q291HNR is a 1990 Westfield 1600 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1990 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 14,966 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 1600 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q291HNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Westfield 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q291HNR is a 1990 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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