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Q958VAB

1997 Westfield 1600

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

19,936 mi
Last recorded19,936 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Westfield 160010,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ958VAB
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 19,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 19,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 19,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 19,647 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 19,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 19,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 19,156 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 18,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,576 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 14,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 13,287 miles

Alternator securing bolt missing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,287 miles

Alternator securing bolt missing

Fail 29 May 2012 12,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 12,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 10,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 10,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 10,133 miles

travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,390 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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Q958VAB is a 1997 Westfield 1600 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Q958VAB, 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 Q958VAB registered?

Q958VAB is a 1997 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is Q958VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q958VAB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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