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421 GGJ

1963 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1963 Humber Sceptre52,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration421 GGJ
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,159 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 88,159 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,659 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,239 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,790 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 86,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,930 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 84,930 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,144 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 84,143 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,379 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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421 GGJ is a 1963 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 421 GGJ, 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.

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What year was 421 GGJ registered?

421 GGJ is a 1963 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 3 October 1963.

Is 421 GGJ safe to buy?

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