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EMX 103J

1971 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,576 mi
Last recorded48,576 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Humber Sceptre53,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMX 103J
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 48,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,094 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 48,093 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,380 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres

corrosion to underbody

main beam switch

nearside front strut corrosion

steering box damp

windscreen dirty

Fail 10 Dec 2009 47,371 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

steering box damp

windscreen dirty

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres

corrosion to underbody

main beam switch

nearside front strut corrosion

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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EMX 103J is a 1971 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 53,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Humber Sceptre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMX 103J, 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 55 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 EMX 103J registered?

EMX 103J is a 1971 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EMX 103J safe to buy?

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