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FYD 854K

1971 Humber Sceptre

Grey Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,334 mi
Last recorded34,334 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Humber Sceptre53,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYD 854K
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,334 miles

Central 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,940 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 29,927 miles

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

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

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

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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FYD 854K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre in Grey with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYD 854K, 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 FYD 854K?

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What year was FYD 854K registered?

FYD 854K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is FYD 854K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYD 854K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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