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JVG 799M

1973 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 799M
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 70,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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JVG 799M is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 JVG 799M, 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 53 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 JVG 799M registered?

JVG 799M is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is JVG 799M safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVG 799M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JVG 799M have outstanding finance?

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