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PLH 1R

1998 Westfield Sport

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,885 mi
Last recorded19,885 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Westfield Sport9,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 1R
MakeWestfield
ModelSport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 19,885 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from header tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip missing boot has dropped down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine lower area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 19,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover clip missing boot has dropped down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 19,566 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover clip missing boot has dropped down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 19,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 19,183 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 18,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 18,367 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 18,367 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 18,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 17,806 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 17,806 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire next to exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 17,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 17,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,089 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 17,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 16,760 miles

centre exhaust support mounting deteriorated.advise renewal.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 16,219 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 15,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,828 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 14,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,887 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,739 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield Sport?

Based on 1,827 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
Stop lamp not working 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
position lamp(s) not working 18
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PLH 1R is a 1998 Westfield Sport in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Westfield Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 9,872 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 Sport fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLH 1R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Westfield Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PLH 1R registered?

PLH 1R is a 1998 Westfield Sport, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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