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ALM 389B

1964 Humber Sceptre

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,548 mi
Last recorded64,548 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1964 Humber Sceptre52,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALM 389B
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017 64,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (around front o\s jacking point\chassis\ outer sill at front ) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n\s front and rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 63,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,408 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 61,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ALM 389B is a 1964 Humber Sceptre in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 ALM 389B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALM 389B registered?

ALM 389B is a 1964 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 January 1964.

Is ALM 389B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALM 389B shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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