MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
wear in steering idler
both rear leaf springs deteriorated
corrosion on both outer sills
corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders
corrosion on inner sills
exhaust down pipe deteriroated
steering box weeping
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear leaf springs deteriorated
corrosion on both outer sills
corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders
corrosion on inner sills
exhaust down pipe deteriroated
steering box weeping
wear in steering idler
both head light housings corroded
both rear inner wheel arches holed
corrosion on both outer sills
offside seatbelt fraying
wear in steering idler
weep from steering box
weeping from slave cylinder
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both head light housings corroded
both rear inner wheel arches holed
corrosion on both outer sills
offside seatbelt fraying
slight grabbing on offside rear brake
wear in steering idler
weep from steering box
weeping from slave cylinder
corrosion on both outer sills
corrosion on both rea out lower valance
corrosion on front panel
corrosion on nearside front inner sill
corrosion on nearside front wing
hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated
play in both front wheel bearings
reduced damping effect on both rear shock absorbers
steering box weeping
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion on both outer sills
corrosion on both rea out lower valance
corrosion on front panel
corrosion on nearside front inner sill
corrosion on nearside front wing
hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated
play in both front wheel bearings
reduced damping effect on both rear shock absorbers
steering box weeping
both front brake hoses are cracking
play in offside front wheel bearing
wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes
corrosion on both inner sills
corrosion on front panel
offside sill end holed in wheel arch
slight blow at downpipe
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
whole exhaust to rear section deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion on nearside rear shackle mounting
reduced damping effect on both rear shock absorbers
wear in both rear lower shock absorber bushes
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear floors have slight corrosion near leaf spring mounting
nearside front wheel has slight damage
slight corrosion on both outer sills
How Reliable is the Humber Sceptre?
Based on 4,030 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GCR 558L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Brown with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 GCR 558L, 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 53 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GCR 558L?
You can check the full history of GCR 558L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GCR 558L registered?
GCR 558L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is GCR 558L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GCR 558L shows 12 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.
Does GCR 558L have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GCR 558L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.