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HLX 415K

1971 Humber Sceptre

Brown Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Humber Sceptre53,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLX 415K
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 61,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 59,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,597 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,004 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,601 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 86,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 8,235 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 7,870 miles

exhaust tail pipe blowing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 7,416 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Aug 2010 7,391 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 7,391 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 5,713 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2006 4,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 4,103 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 4,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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HLX 415K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre in Brown with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HLX 415K, 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 HLX 415K registered?

HLX 415K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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