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RFU 978G

1968 Westfield SE

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,837 mi
Last recorded133,837 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFU 978G
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 133,837 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 133,835 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 133,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 133,061 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,007 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 130,007 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 11,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 5,609 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 5,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 4,281 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 4,273 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 3,327 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 3,326 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 2,887 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield SE?

Based on 3,225 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Steering rack gaiter split 31
position lamp(s) not working 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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RFU 978G is a 1968 Westfield SE in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Westfield SE fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFU 978G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield SE typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 58 years old, this Westfield SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFU 978G registered?

RFU 978G is a 1968 Westfield SE, first registered on 14 August 1968.

Is RFU 978G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFU 978G shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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