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AFK 808B

1964 Humber Sceptre

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1964 Humber Sceptre52,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 808B
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,869 miles

slight play at steering box output shaft

some other corrosion to vehicle body which is not prescribed aera

Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play at steering box output shaft

some other corrosion to vehicle body which is not prescribed aera

Fail 21 May 2007 80,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2006 57,257 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 57,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight wear in steering box

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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AFK 808B is a 1964 Humber Sceptre in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1964 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 52,448 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 AFK 808B, 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 62 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFK 808B registered?

AFK 808B is a 1964 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 28 August 1964.

Is AFK 808B safe to buy?

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