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HDP 740E

1997 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

20,111 mi
Last recorded20,111 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDP 740E
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 20,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front wing corroded

Nearside front sil corroded at floor

Nearside rear boot floor corroded

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Offside inner wing corroded

Offside rear sil corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,519 miles

nsf wing corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 19,514 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,085 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 19,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 16,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,567 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 14,567 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,010 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 13,010 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 6,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 6,794 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HDP 740E is a 1997 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

The most common reason a Humber Sceptre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDP 740E, 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 29 years old, this Humber Sceptre is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HDP 740E is a 1997 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 23 July 1997.

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