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Q955JFC

1996 Westfield Seiw

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,217 mi
Last recorded8,217 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Westfield Seiw9,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ955JFC
MakeWestfield
ModelSeiw
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,217 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,227 miles

headlamp switch intermitent operation

Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,227 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 8,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 8,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2008
Pass 24 May 2007
Fail 4 May 2007

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Q955JFC is a 1996 Westfield Seiw in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q955JFC, 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 Q955JFC registered?

Q955JFC is a 1996 Westfield Seiw, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is Q955JFC safe to buy?

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