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CYA 456C

1965 Humber Sceptre

Black Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,544 mi
Last recorded5,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1965 Humber Sceptre52,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYA 456C
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 5,544 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread

Engine has an oil leak

rear spring bushes are perished

Fail 22 Jan 2018 5,530 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch/end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres have low tread

Engine has an oil leak

rear spring bushes are perished

Pass 28 Jan 2017 5,310 miles

Engine has oil leaking from around filter area.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 5,300 miles

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

Engine has oil leaking from around filter area.

Pass 16 Jan 2016 4,777 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 3,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 3,982 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 1,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,443 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 90,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,180 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 89,162 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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CYA 456C is a 1965 Humber Sceptre in Black with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CYA 456C, 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.

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What year was CYA 456C registered?

CYA 456C is a 1965 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 21 January 1965.

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