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Q65VAB

1990 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,297 mi
Last recorded12,297 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Westfield 160014,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ65VAB
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 12,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 12,357 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 May 2014 12,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,244 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 12,233 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

main beam warning light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,169 miles

fuel hoses cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,064 miles

slight play upper steering colum bush

Fail 18 Jun 2010 12,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play upper steering colum bush

Pass 6 May 2009 12,069 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 12,064 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,064 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 12,064 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2008 12,064 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant and oil leaks

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

Propshaft Universal joint has slight play

Slight fluid leak around offside rear wheel area

Pass 18 May 2007 12,063 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 12,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2006 11,631 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 11,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Q65VAB is a 1990 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q65VAB, 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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Q65VAB is a 1990 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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