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Q882VAB

1996 Westfield 1600

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,577 mi
Last recorded19,577 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Westfield 160014,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ882VAB
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 19,577 miles

Nearside Front slight play top arm bush

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 1,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 19,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 19,382 miles

insecure air filter

Fail 1 Apr 2021 19,382 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

insecure air filter

Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 17,496 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,040 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,501 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 13,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 10,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,612 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 6,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Q882VAB is a 1996 Westfield 1600 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Q882VAB, 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 Q882VAB registered?

Q882VAB is a 1996 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is Q882VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q882VAB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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