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Q61JTT

1997 Westfield 1600

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,591 mi
Last recorded4,591 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Westfield 160010,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ61JTT
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 4,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 4,535 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 4,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 4,478 miles

AUX BELT SLACK

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 4,478 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

AUX BELT SLACK

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 4,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2022

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 4,022 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 4,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 3,957 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 3,957 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 3,939 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,826 miles

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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Q61JTT is a 1997 Westfield 1600 in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Q61JTT, 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 Q61JTT registered?

Q61JTT is a 1997 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is Q61JTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q61JTT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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