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59 GWW

1965 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,720 mi
Last recorded73,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1965 Humber Sceptre52,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 GWW
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,720 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake effort low

nearside rear parking brake effort low

parking brake cable slack & end pivets at rear drums stiff

Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,380 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 73,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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59 GWW is a 1965 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 52,360 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 59 GWW, 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 61 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 59 GWW registered?

59 GWW is a 1965 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 30 June 1965.

Is 59 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 GWW 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.

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