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Q844VAB

1971 Westfield 1600

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,559 mi
Last recorded17,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Westfield 16009,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ844VAB
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 17,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear fog tell tale not working

Fail 2 Jul 2025 17,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipe from filter to the carburettors has severe cracks and leaking badly, pipe between the carbs has severe cracks too. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured front bolt not fully secure, part of the bracket missing where the bolt/nut claps (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear fog tell tale not working

Pass 7 Jun 2024 17,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 17,158 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 16,935 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 16,451 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 16,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 15,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine missfire

Fail 28 May 2019 15,936 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine missfire

Pass 9 Aug 2017 15,907 miles

nsf tyre 3/3mm

play in both front wheel bearings

rear tyres cracking 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,863 miles

all tyres getting low/cracking

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,487 miles

all other tyres getting close and cracking

front both brake hoses rubbing on subframe

rear fog light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2015 15,485 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

all other tyres getting close and cracking

front both brake hoses rubbing on subframe

rear fog light not working

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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Q844VAB is a 1971 Westfield 1600 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 9,438 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 Q844VAB, 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 55 years old, this Westfield 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q844VAB registered?

Q844VAB is a 1971 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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