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738 TRL

1997 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,005 mi
Last recorded72,005 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

Registration738 TRL
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 72,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective soft ()

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 30 May 2018 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel stud holes worn

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 71,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel stud holes worn

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,953 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear valance holed

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

Offside Rear movement/play in suspension

Oil leak ()

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,793 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear valance holed

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear movent/play in suspension

different size tyres fitted front and rear

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,738 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nearside rear valance corroded/holed

play/movement at offside rear suspension

Fail 16 Oct 2014 70,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nearside rear valance corroded/holed

play/movement at offside rear suspension

Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,609 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,042 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,920 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 65,266 miles

Offside front brake tight.

Vehicle has had a lot of welding

Wheel arch's rusted.(full of filler)

battery insecure

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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738 TRL is a 1997 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Humber Sceptre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 738 TRL, 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 29 years old, this Humber Sceptre is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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738 TRL is a 1997 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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