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HGY 652C

1965 Humber Sceptre

Gold Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,267 mi
Last recorded51,267 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1965 Humber Sceptre52,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 652C
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1965
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 51,267 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear half shaft seal leaking

under corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2023 50,823 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear half shaft seal leaking

under corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,601 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,738 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all suspension bushes are slightly perished but are not causing excessive movement

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

Fail 8 Jul 2011 49,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all suspension bushes are slightly perished but are not causing excessive movement

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

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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HGY 652C is a 1965 Humber Sceptre in Gold with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGY 652C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGY 652C registered?

HGY 652C is a 1965 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 7 September 1965.

Is HGY 652C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGY 652C shows 6 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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