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Q540APN

1996 Westfield SE

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,419 mi
Last recorded2,419 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Westfield SE12,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ540APN
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 2,419 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension upper swivel joint gaiters heavily perished.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 2,382 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 2,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 2,194 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension upper swivel joint gaiters perishing.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 1,684 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension upper swivel joint gaiter heavily perished.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 1,493 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Very slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 1,263 miles

Cover impede parts of the inspection

Very slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2017 1,014 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside wipers split.

Very slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 840 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers slightly split and smearing.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 838 miles

Both wiper blades smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,600 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 29,572 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 27,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 26,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 23,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 22,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,621 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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Q540APN is a 1996 Westfield SE in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Westfield SE fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q540APN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q540APN registered?

Q540APN is a 1996 Westfield SE, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is Q540APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q540APN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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