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981 ENV

1963 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,390 mi
Last recorded97,390 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Humber Sceptre52,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 ENV
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,390 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake imbalance.

wet test.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 97,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box leak (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

rear brake imbalance.

wet test.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

clutch pedal rubber worn through to metal

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,512 miles

both front tyres age cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,859 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small cut in nsr tyre

trye treads cracking not exposed cords

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 93,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,293 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 92,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 92,346 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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981 ENV is a 1963 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Humber Sceptre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 981 ENV, 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

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What year was 981 ENV registered?

981 ENV is a 1963 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 8 July 1963.

Is 981 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 981 ENV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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