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Q966VAB

1997 Westfield 1600

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,249 mi
Last recorded10,249 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Westfield 160010,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ966VAB
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,249 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 10,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 8,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 7,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,226 miles

drivers floor pan fixings starting to come loose

Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 4,643 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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Q966VAB is a 1997 Westfield 1600 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Q966VAB, 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 Q966VAB registered?

Q966VAB is a 1997 Westfield 1600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is Q966VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q966VAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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