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Q490VOJ

1996 Westfield 1600

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,073 mi
Last recorded36,073 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Westfield 160014,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ490VOJ
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 36,073 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024
Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,725 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 32,191 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 30,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,834 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 26,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,555 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 21,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 17,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Braided brake hose tight

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,065 miles

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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Q490VOJ is a 1996 Westfield 1600 in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 14,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Westfield 1600 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q490VOJ, 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 30 years old, this Westfield 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q490VOJ registered?

Q490VOJ is a 1996 Westfield 1600, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is Q490VOJ safe to buy?

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