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Q178HNR

1971 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,384 mi
Last recorded4,384 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Westfield 16009,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ178HNR
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2022 4,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2021 4,336 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 4,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 3,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 3,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 2,708 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 2,708 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 2,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 1,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 1,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 20 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,103 miles

Oil leak

oil seaping from old manual fuel pump location

Pass 2 Feb 2011 4,857 miles

slight play top section steering column

Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,547 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 4,537 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 4,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 2,753 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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Q178HNR is a 1971 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 9,438 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 1600 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q178HNR, 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 55 years old, this Westfield 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q178HNR registered?

Q178HNR is a 1971 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q178HNR safe to buy?

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