MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,436 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Q97VAB registered?
Q97VAB is a 1990 Westfield 1600, first registered on 24 August 1990.
Is Q97VAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q97VAB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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