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DDY 221D

1966 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,493 mi
Last recorded17,493 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1966 Humber Sceptre51,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDY 221D
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2013 17,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,308 miles

nearside and offside front bottom suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

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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DDY 221D is a 1966 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1966 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 DDY 221D, 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 60 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 DDY 221D registered?

DDY 221D is a 1966 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 April 1966.

Is DDY 221D safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDY 221D shows 7 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.

Does DDY 221D have outstanding finance?

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