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178 VYD

1963 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,508 mi
Last recorded64,508 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1963 Humber Sceptre52,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration178 VYD
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 64,508 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,494 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,345 miles

How Reliable is the Humber Sceptre?

Based on 4,030 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 139
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 138
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
Stop lamp not working 105
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178 VYD is a 1963 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 52,408 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 Humber Sceptre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 178 VYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Humber Sceptre typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 178 VYD?

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What year was 178 VYD registered?

178 VYD is a 1963 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 13 December 1963.

Is 178 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 VYD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 178 VYD have outstanding finance?

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