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OOU 533M

1973 Humber Sceptre

Brown Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,359 mi
Last recorded91,359 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 533M
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 91,359 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 91,227 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DIM

SILLS RUSTY

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

oil leak

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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OOU 533M is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Brown with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OOU 533M, 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.

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OOU 533M is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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