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Q929JTA

1997 Westfield 1600

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

16,445 mi
Last recorded16,445 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Westfield 160010,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ929JTA
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 16,445 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 16,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 16,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) movement ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 16,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) movement ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 15,760 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 15,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe union leaking carb top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Fuel pipe union leaking carb top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror mounting weak (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 15,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 14,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 14,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,013 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,630 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,944 miles

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

oil leaks

tested when wet

Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,498 miles

engine running rough

Fail 10 Apr 2008 12,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine running rough

Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,930 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 11,930 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

movement in steering system

oil leak

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,324 miles

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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Q929JTA is a 1997 Westfield 1600 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 Q929JTA, 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 Q929JTA registered?

Q929JTA is a 1997 Westfield 1600, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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