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FMV 733J

1970 Humber Sceptre

Grey Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1970 Humber Sceptre74,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMV 733J
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,874 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 74,606 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,107 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

all four tyres starting to perish advise replacement sidewalls are cracking.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 73,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

all four tyres starting to perish advise replacement sidewalls are cracking.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,464 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,464 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,268 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 68,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

some brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 66,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Floor & outrigger welded ok. New h/lamp fitted & new backing plate etc.

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 7 May 2008 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 66,598 miles

Vechicle repaired at VTS new sills inner sills & floor sections etc welded in.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 66,598 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 65,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,852 miles

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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FMV 733J is a 1970 Humber Sceptre in Grey with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1970 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 74,606 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 FMV 733J, 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 56 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMV 733J registered?

FMV 733J is a 1970 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 10 December 1970.

Is FMV 733J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMV 733J shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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