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Q873VAB

1996 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

5,799 mi
Last recorded5,799 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Westfield 160014,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ873VAB
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 5,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 4,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 3,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 2,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 2,064 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 2,023 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021
Pass 4 Sep 2019 956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,073 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,802 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,638 miles

slight playin both front lower balljoints

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 58,665 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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Q873VAB is a 1996 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Q873VAB, 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 Q873VAB registered?

Q873VAB is a 1996 Westfield 1600, first registered on 28 September 1996.

Is Q873VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q873VAB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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