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Q459OST

1996 Westfield SE

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,432 mi
Last recorded6,432 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Westfield SE12,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ459OST
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 6,432 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 6,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 6,304 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 6,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 6,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,114 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 6,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 5,626 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 5,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 5,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 3,862 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 3,348 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield SE?

Based on 3,225 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Steering rack gaiter split 31
position lamp(s) not working 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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Q459OST is a 1996 Westfield SE in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Westfield SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,616 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 SE fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q459OST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield SE typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Westfield SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q459OST registered?

Q459OST is a 1996 Westfield SE, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is Q459OST safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q459OST shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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