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Q858VAB

1996 Westfield Seiw

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,010 mi
Last recorded15,010 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Westfield Seiw9,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ858VAB
MakeWestfield
ModelSeiw
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 14,990 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 14,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 14,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,617 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 13,702 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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Q858VAB is a 1996 Westfield Seiw in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q858VAB, 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 Q858VAB registered?

Q858VAB is a 1996 Westfield Seiw, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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