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GVG 754K

1971 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

59,214 mi
Last recorded59,214 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Humber Sceptre53,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 754K
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 59,214 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure Due to corrosion (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Both wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor and inner sills,both sides of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and Outter sills ,both sides of vehicle (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear and offside front tyre perished on Outter sidewall

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn Two ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (3.7.B.3)

Some other corrosion in underside of vehicle,but does not meet fail critera

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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GVG 754K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 GVG 754K, 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.

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What year was GVG 754K registered?

GVG 754K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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