CarVerify

Free Car Check

FYB 44K

1971 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Humber Sceptre53,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Humber
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 44K
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,264 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,264 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,937 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,218 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Nov 2015 83,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,416 miles

osf chassis corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 82,382 miles

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)

osf chassis corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,500 miles

corrosion to osf outrigger

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside/offside inner sills corroded

various oil leaks engine /autobox / rear axle /steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,561 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,799 miles

steering box damp

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,799 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering box damp

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,555 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Humber Sceptre reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FYB 44K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FYB 44K, 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

How do I check the history of FYB 44K?

You can check the full history of FYB 44K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FYB 44K registered?

FYB 44K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is FYB 44K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYB 44K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYB 44K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FYB 44K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.