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417 HNX

1963 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,033 mi
Last recorded50,033 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1963 Humber Sceptre52,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration417 HNX
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,061 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 11 May 2015 48,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 47,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,773 miles

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 15 May 2012 45,952 miles

slight play in offside front wheeel bearing & slight roughness

slight split on nearside wiper blade

Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,929 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,815 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of slight perishing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of slight perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear propshaft coupling worn

weap at nearside rear hub oil seal

Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,235 miles

exhaust slight deterioration

slight rusting on brake pipes

vehicle structure rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis and floors rusty in places

Pass 1 Aug 2005 44,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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417 HNX is a 1963 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 417 HNX, 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 417 HNX registered?

417 HNX is a 1963 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 August 1963.

Is 417 HNX safe to buy?

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