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Q898MEG

1998 Westfield Seiw

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,733 mi
Last recorded27,733 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Westfield Seiw12,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ898MEG
MakeWestfield
ModelSeiw
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 27,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower bolt not fully through the lock nut

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 27,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bolt not fully through the lock nut

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 26,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,180 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 21,938 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,696 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,428 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 11,153 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both sides rear outer drive shaft boots split

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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Q898MEG is a 1998 Westfield Seiw in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Westfield Seiw models, the average MOT pass rate is 99.0% with a typical mileage of 12,693 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 Q898MEG, 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 28 years old, this Westfield Seiw is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q898MEG registered?

Q898MEG is a 1998 Westfield Seiw, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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