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Q71JAH

1997 Westfield SE

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,313 mi
Last recorded62,313 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Westfield SE7,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ71JAH
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 62,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 59,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 57,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 55,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 53,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 50,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 47,175 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 43,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 39,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 37,192 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 35,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 32,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

play in nearside steering arm inner joint

rear fog not working

Pass 16 May 2012 29,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2011 27,669 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,547 miles

nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,508 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,024 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,402 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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Q71JAH is a 1997 Westfield SE in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Westfield SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 7,269 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 Q71JAH, 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 29 years old, this Westfield SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q71JAH registered?

Q71JAH is a 1997 Westfield SE, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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