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Q823DSA

1996 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,537 mi
Last recorded3,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Westfield 160014,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ823DSA
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 3,537 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 3,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 2,649 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 1,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 1,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 1 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 2 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 2 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2015 2 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 2 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,250 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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Q823DSA is a 1996 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Q823DSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q823DSA registered?

Q823DSA is a 1996 Westfield 1600, first registered on 5 April 1996.

Is Q823DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q823DSA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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