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HRT 229N

1975 Humber Sceptre

Orange Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,038 mi
Last recorded75,038 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1975 Humber Sceptre56,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRT 229N
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres outer walls perished

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,571 miles

indicator flash rate on legal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

indicator flash rate on legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2008 72,467 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,460 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 72,171 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 71,941 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,729 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HRT 229N is a 1975 Humber Sceptre in Orange with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HRT 229N, 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 HRT 229N registered?

HRT 229N is a 1975 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 4 April 1975.

Is HRT 229N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRT 229N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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