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GCR 558L

1973 Humber Sceptre

Brown Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,208 mi
Last recorded81,208 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 558L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,208 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 811,185 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,576 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,064 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 79,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,633 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 78,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,434 miles

both front brake hoses are cracking

play in offside front wheel bearing

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 77,319 miles

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.

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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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

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What year was GCR 558L registered?

GCR 558L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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