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YUG 5S

1978 Westfield 1600

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,495 mi
Last recorded24,495 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUG 5S
MakeWestfield
Model1600
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,495 miles

Rear REAR DISCS HAVE SLIGHT OIL CONTAMINATION

Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,234 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,291 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 18,262 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 17,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,878 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT OIL CONTAMINATION O/S REAR DISC

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,224 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 12,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 8,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,013 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,955 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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YUG 5S is a 1978 Westfield 1600 in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Westfield 1600 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUG 5S, 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 48 years old, this Westfield 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUG 5S registered?

YUG 5S is a 1978 Westfield 1600, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YUG 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUG 5S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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