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KSJ 547

1964 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,474 mi
Last recorded48,474 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1964 Humber Sceptre52,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSJ 547
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,998 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,351 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 46,964 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,253 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,002 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,853 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,999 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,708 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Oct 2017 43,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,760 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,448 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,586 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,839 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,879 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,228 miles

N/S & O/S REAR SHACKLE PIN BUSHES GETTING PERISHED

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 32,630 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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KSJ 547 is a 1964 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 KSJ 547, 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 KSJ 547 registered?

KSJ 547 is a 1964 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 February 1964.

Is KSJ 547 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSJ 547 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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