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Q242FLK

1997 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

17,436 mi
Last recorded17,436 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Westfield 160010,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ242FLK
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 17,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 16,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 16,761 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 16,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 16,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 16,592 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 16,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,418 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,053 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 16,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,710 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 15,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 15,163 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 15,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,386 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 14,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,192 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,387 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 13,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight bind on O/S/R brake

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,032 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,704 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 10,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 9,319 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 9,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,280 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 8,280 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

All tyres perished

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 8,102 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

number plate slightly loose but still secure

Pass 31 May 2007 7,279 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 7,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 6,745 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 5,657 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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Q242FLK is a 1997 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 Q242FLK, 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 Q242FLK registered?

Q242FLK is a 1997 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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