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GGX 287C

1965 Humber Sceptre

Brown Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,114 mi
Last recorded95,114 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1965 Humber Sceptre52,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGX 287C
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1965
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 95,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 95,068 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill by (2.4.A.3)

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Pass 22 Dec 2014 94,842 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 93,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osr back plate appears damp but no evident leak or pedal travel

vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 93,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,333 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 93,326 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 92,165 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 91,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,467 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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GGX 287C is a 1965 Humber Sceptre in Brown with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1965 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 52,360 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 GGX 287C, 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 61 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGX 287C registered?

GGX 287C is a 1965 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 25 August 1965.

Is GGX 287C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGX 287C shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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