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GVG 850K

1972 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1972 Humber Sceptre57,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 850K
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,930 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 72,924 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 850K is a 1972 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,167 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 850K, 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 54 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 GVG 850K?

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What year was GVG 850K registered?

GVG 850K is a 1972 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is GVG 850K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVG 850K shows 3 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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