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CKR 409C

1965 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,769 mi
Last recorded7,769 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1965 Humber Sceptre52,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKR 409C
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 7,769 miles

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

Rear Hub seals leaking oil but not affecting brake linings

Fail 26 Apr 2018 7,768 miles

Brake performance not tested Hence leakage (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle hub oil seals leaking; possibly covering linings inside?

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after hose to cylinder; **Advise Att** (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 7,598 miles

Nearside Rear Axle hub seal slight seepage of oil

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulkhead thru clip; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hub Seal leaking; could get on brakes shoes? *Advise Att*

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded @ Brake hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,199 miles

O/S/R Hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 6,901 miles

O/S/R Hub seal; slightly leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 6,555 miles

O/S/R Hub seal leaking oil, could be getting near brake linings

Pass 9 May 2012 6,268 miles

O/S/R Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,395 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 5,381 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 4,900 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 4,889 miles

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

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

Advise slight oil leak from O/S/R hub oil seal

Pass 9 May 2008 4,622 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 4,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 4,336 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 4,336 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CKR 409C is a 1965 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1965 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 52,360 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 CKR 409C, 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 61 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 CKR 409C registered?

CKR 409C is a 1965 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is CKR 409C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKR 409C shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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