Westfield 1600
From 207 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 2 |
| braking effort not recording at a wheel | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 16.7% of 1600 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £42.
Typical mileage
Half of all 1600s tested had between 6,549 and 21,705 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,356 median miles, the 1600 has 0.091 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Westfield 1600 MOT pass rate?
The Westfield 1600 has a 87% MOT pass rate based on 207 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Westfield 1600?
The most common MOT failure on the Westfield 1600 is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Westfield 1600 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Westfield 1600 is 14,356 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,549 and 21,705 miles.
Buying a used 1600?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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