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AVT 524A

1963 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1963 Humber Sceptre52,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVT 524A
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 78,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,904 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 78,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 65,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system mounted direct to chassis

nearside rear brake back plate damp but no visual sign of leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,056 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 74,577 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre perished

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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AVT 524A is a 1963 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AVT 524A, 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 AVT 524A registered?

AVT 524A is a 1963 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 8 May 1963.

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