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EVN 231L

1973 Humber Sceptre

Brown Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 231L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,140 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 85,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember at both suspension mounts (2.4.A.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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EVN 231L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Brown with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 EVN 231L, 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 53 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EVN 231L?

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What year was EVN 231L registered?

EVN 231L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is EVN 231L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 231L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVN 231L have outstanding finance?

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