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Q97VAB

1990 Westfield 1600

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,436 mi
Last recorded5,436 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Westfield 160014,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ97VAB
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 5,436 miles

Both front upper wishbone ball joint gaiters splitting badly

Offside rear parking brake slightly low and lever has little reserve travel on maximum effort

Rumbling noise from offside rear, possibly wheel bearing, possibly transmission

Pass 29 Aug 2013 5,121 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 4,545 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 4,159 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake cable modified

Fail 12 May 2009 4,159 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake cable modified

Pass 25 Jul 2007 2,162 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 2,162 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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Q97VAB is a 1990 Westfield 1600 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 14,966 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 Q97VAB, 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 36 years old, this Westfield 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q97VAB is a 1990 Westfield 1600, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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