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Q807VAB

1996 Westfield Seiw

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

12,266 mi
Last recorded12,266 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Westfield Seiw9,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ807VAB
MakeWestfield
ModelSeiw
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 12,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,198 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 12,083 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2022 11,813 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 11,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 11,339 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 11,339 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 10,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 10,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,226 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 10,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 May 2015 9,786 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 9,785 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2014 9,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 7,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,919 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 6,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 6,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,185 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 5,579 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield Seiw?

Based on 2,216 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 11
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 9
Headlamp aim too high 9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7
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Q807VAB is a 1996 Westfield Seiw in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Westfield Seiw models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 9,785 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 Seiw fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q807VAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield Seiw typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Westfield Seiw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q807VAB registered?

Q807VAB is a 1996 Westfield Seiw, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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The MOT history for Q807VAB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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