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H517 DHA

1990 Westfield Seiw

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,176 mi
Last recorded33,176 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Westfield Seiw6,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 DHA
MakeWestfield
ModelSeiw
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 33,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 32,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,575 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 31,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 30,710 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator belt slack. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very slight evidence of grease leakage. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Final drive pinion seal seepage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 27,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,258 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 22,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear (rubber) fuel pipes perished and cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear (rubber) fuel pipes perished and cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,958 miles

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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H517 DHA is a 1990 Westfield Seiw in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1990 Westfield Seiw models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 6,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H517 DHA, 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 36 years old, this Westfield Seiw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H517 DHA registered?

H517 DHA is a 1990 Westfield Seiw, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is H517 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H517 DHA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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