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Q247RFB

1997 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,566 mi
Last recorded14,566 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Westfield 160010,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ247RFB
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 14,566 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 13,994 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 13,994 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,072 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 13,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,123 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 12,123 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 11,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 11,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 11,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 11,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Q247RFB is a 1997 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Q247RFB, 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 Q247RFB registered?

Q247RFB is a 1997 Westfield 1600, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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