1990 Westfield Sports MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Sports models manufactured in 1990, based on 36 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1990 Westfield Sports MOT Analysis
The 1990 Westfield Sports has an MOT pass rate of 75.0% based on 36 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,493 miles on the odometer. With a 25.0% failure rate, the 1990 Sports is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1990 Westfield Sports is Brakes, responsible for 8.3% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 2.8%.
Top failures specific to 1990 models only. The overall Sports page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 8.3% | 3 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 2.8% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 14,493 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.75 | 8.3% | 3 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.92 | 2.8% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1990 Westfield Sports has an MOT pass rate of 75.0% based on 36 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,493 miles on the odometer. With a 25.0% failure rate, the 1990 Sports is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1990 Westfield Sports, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 14,493 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Brakes — 8.3% of failures
Brakes issues account for 8.3% of MOT failures on 1990 Westfield Sports models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 2.8% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 2.8% of MOT failures on 1990 Westfield Sports models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.