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Q886JEY

1997 Westfield Seiw

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,082 mi
Last recorded18,082 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Westfield Seiw14,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ886JEY
MakeWestfield
ModelSeiw
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 18,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 17,966 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 17,953 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f + both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 17,953 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f + both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 17,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 17,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 16,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 16,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 15,954 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 14,539 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 14,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 13,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,395 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 9,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,274 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,416 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 1,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 751 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield Seiw?

Based on 2,216 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 11
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 9
Headlamp aim too high 9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7
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Q886JEY is a 1997 Westfield Seiw in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Westfield Seiw models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 14,478 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 Seiw fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q886JEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield Seiw typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Westfield Seiw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q886JEY registered?

Q886JEY is a 1997 Westfield Seiw, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is Q886JEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q886JEY 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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