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P496 HTV

1997 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,954 mi
Last recorded8,954 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Westfield 160010,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 HTV
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 8,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 8,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 8,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 8,177 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 8,176 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Also causes near side head light dip beam to inadvertently operate. Probable short circuit (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear spacing incorrect between the numbers and HTV (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 7,889 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,831 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 2 May 2013 5,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 5,291 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,836 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,737 miles

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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P496 HTV is a 1997 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 10,823 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Westfield 1600 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P496 HTV, 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 29 years old, this Westfield 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P496 HTV registered?

P496 HTV is a 1997 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P496 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 HTV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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