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JBH 992K

1972 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,590 mi
Last recorded83,590 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Humber Sceptre57,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBH 992K
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 83,590 miles

All Leaf Spring Bushes Perished

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

Oil Leak

Rear Diff Oily

Slight Play In Steering System

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

rear differential oily

rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 75,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 75,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 69,950 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2012 69,890 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2011 66,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,880 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 62,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 62,755 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2009 62,755 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 60,890 miles

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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JBH 992K is a 1972 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,167 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 JBH 992K, 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 54 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBH 992K registered?

JBH 992K is a 1972 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 20 June 1972.

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