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1998 Westfield SE

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

9,637 mi
Last recorded9,637 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Westfield SE11,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VPN
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 9,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 9,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 9,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 9,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 8,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 62,629 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 62,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 4,973 miles

Offside handbrake cable worn

Fail 3 Jun 2020 49,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside engine mount nut missing

Offside handbrake cable worn

Pass 22 May 2019 44,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 44,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 4,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 3,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 3,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 2,395 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 1,671 miles

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

Oil leak

all dust caps missing

centre exhaust missing

crossion on fuel filter

Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,512 miles

All dust caps are missing

Fail 26 May 2015 1,508 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All dust caps are missing

Pass 23 May 2014
Pass 15 May 2013 27 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 21 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,452 miles

Oil leak from the engine

Pass 4 May 2011 32,127 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 32,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,800 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 23,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,266 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 20,266 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,764 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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S8 VPN is a 1998 Westfield SE in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1998 Westfield SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 11,834 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 SE fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 VPN, 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 28 years old, this Westfield SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S8 VPN is a 1998 Westfield SE, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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