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Q863GFY

1997 Westfield 1600

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,674 mi
Last recorded32,674 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Westfield 160010,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ863GFY
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 32,253 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 31,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,581 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 30,581 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,305 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,923 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 25,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,168 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,226 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,411 miles

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

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

advise rear fuel pipe kinked

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,448 miles

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

advise rear rubber fuel pipe kinked

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,879 miles

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

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

advise rear fuel pipe kinked

Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,141 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 14,134 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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Q863GFY is a 1997 Westfield 1600 in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 10,823 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Westfield 1600 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q863GFY, 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 29 years old, this Westfield 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q863GFY registered?

Q863GFY is a 1997 Westfield 1600, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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