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Q479BNN

1998 Westfield SE

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,250 mi
Last recorded9,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Westfield SE11,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ479BNN
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 9,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 8,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 8,892 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 8,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 7,996 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 7,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 6,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 5,067 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 4,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 3,598 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 3,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 3,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 875 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2012 29 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011

n,s,r. and o,s,r. back plates slightly wet with oil

Fail 28 Apr 2009 10,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006

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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Q479BNN is a 1998 Westfield SE in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Q479BNN, 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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Q479BNN is a 1998 Westfield SE, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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