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Q886DPG

1996 Westfield 1600

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,101 mi
Last recorded1,101 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Westfield 160014,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ886DPG
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 1,101 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 1,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 808 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 728 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 16,542 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2020 16,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear oil leak on diferential

Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 14,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 14,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 13,815 miles

Engine for emissions 1988.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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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Q886DPG is a 1996 Westfield 1600 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Q886DPG, 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 Q886DPG registered?

Q886DPG is a 1996 Westfield 1600, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is Q886DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q886DPG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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