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KPA 597P

1975 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,624 mi
Last recorded14,624 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Humber Sceptre56,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPA 597P
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 14,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 14,624 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 10,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 3,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 98,955 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,005 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,318 miles

Nearside sill corroded inner and outer outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,340 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,255 miles

Front steering lower middle bull joint rubber split

Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,568 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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KPA 597P is a 1975 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1975 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,523 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 KPA 597P, 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 51 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 KPA 597P registered?

KPA 597P is a 1975 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 21 August 1975.

Is KPA 597P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPA 597P shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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