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GNJ 648N

1975 Humber Sceptre

Brown Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,604 mi
Last recorded18,604 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1975 Humber Sceptre56,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 648N
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 18,604 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2022 18,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 18,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 18,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,875 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 16,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,239 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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GNJ 648N is a 1975 Humber Sceptre in Brown with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,523 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 GNJ 648N, 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 51 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNJ 648N registered?

GNJ 648N is a 1975 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is GNJ 648N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNJ 648N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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