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R45 LRH

1997 Westfield Sports

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

8,649 mi
Last recorded8,649 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Westfield Sports14,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 LRH
MakeWestfield
ModelSports
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 8,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,520 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,164 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 8,515 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper to flexi brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 8,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 8,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,570 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,518 miles

surface rust on both rear discs

Fail 26 Jun 2009

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

surface rust on both rear discs

Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,429 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 7,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 74,171 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 73,120 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 73,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

clutch pedal slip pad missing!

front no plate is painted on to front of bonnet letters and numbers clearly visable and correct spacing!

nsr tyre close to legal limit!

How Reliable is the Westfield Sports?

Based on 2,043 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 17
Stop lamp not working 16
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 13
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R45 LRH is a 1997 Westfield Sports in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Westfield Sports models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 14,038 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 Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R45 LRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield Sports typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Westfield Sports is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R45 LRH registered?

R45 LRH is a 1997 Westfield Sports, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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