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Q842RAE

1990 Westfield SE

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,467 mi
Last recorded17,467 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Westfield SE14,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ842RAE
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 17,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 16,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 16,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 15,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 15,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 154,066 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 14,891 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 14,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 13,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,362 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 12,345 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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Q842RAE is a 1990 Westfield SE in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1990 Westfield SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 14,346 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 SE fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q842RAE, 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 36 years old, this Westfield SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q842RAE registered?

Q842RAE is a 1990 Westfield SE, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is Q842RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q842RAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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