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Q480UWP

1971 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,321 mi
Last recorded13,321 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Westfield 16009,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ480UWP
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 13,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,202 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 12,202 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake hose starting to perish.

slight wear in steering rack o/s, but serviceable.

sump gaurd loose.

tracking out.

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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Q480UWP is a 1971 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q480UWP, 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 Q480UWP registered?

Q480UWP is a 1971 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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