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Q415GEA

1997 Westfield Sports

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,670 mi
Last recorded16,670 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Westfield Sports14,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ415GEA
MakeWestfield
ModelSports
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,570 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 16,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,157 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 16,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,072 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 16,072 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

free travel on handbrake lever slightly excessive

hose clip placed around handbrake cables

nearside front brake hose badly lead around mudguard suport

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,891 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 15,891 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight freeplay to nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2008 14,288 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 14,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

carburettor base plates loose

radiator leaking

slight freeplay to both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2007 12,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,498 miles

Slight oil leak to nearside rear axle shaft

Pass 29 Apr 2005 9,875 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield Sports?

Based on 2,043 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 17
Stop lamp not working 16
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 13
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Q415GEA is a 1997 Westfield Sports in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Westfield Sports models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 14,038 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 Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q415GEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield Sports typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Westfield Sports is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q415GEA registered?

Q415GEA is a 1997 Westfield Sports, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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