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S31 BRY

1998 Westfield 1600

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,647 mi
Last recorded21,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Westfield 16007,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 BRY
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 21,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 21,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 21,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 20,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,633 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 17,458 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,015 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 17,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,749 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 16,749 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal long travel

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,699 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,735 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 11,842 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 11,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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S31 BRY is a 1998 Westfield 1600 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Westfield 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 7,559 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 S31 BRY, 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 28 years old, this Westfield 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S31 BRY registered?

S31 BRY is a 1998 Westfield 1600, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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