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HJG 40N

1975 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,199 mi
Last recorded82,199 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1975 Humber Sceptre56,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJG 40N
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,199 miles

corrosion chassis

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion chassis

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,296 miles

rear underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

tyres underinflated

Fail 11 Jan 2008 81,296 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

tyres underinflated

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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HJG 40N is a 1975 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJG 40N, 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.

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What year was HJG 40N registered?

HJG 40N is a 1975 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 13 March 1975.

Is HJG 40N safe to buy?

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