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WRT 166A

1963 Humber Sceptre

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,440 mi
Last recorded47,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1963 Humber Sceptre52,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRT 166A
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,440 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise oil leak present

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in front hubs

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leaks present

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in hubs

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,220 miles

advise minor oil leaks present

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in suspension joints

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,088 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,088 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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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WRT 166A is a 1963 Humber Sceptre in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 52,408 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 WRT 166A, 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 63 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WRT 166A registered?

WRT 166A is a 1963 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 25 September 1963.

Is WRT 166A safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRT 166A shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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