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KAN 878K

1971 Humber Sceptre

Orange Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,989 mi
Last recorded36,989 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Humber Sceptre53,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAN 878K
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,989 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,987 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low.

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

vehicle battery insecure.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,887 miles

centre exhaust mount broken.

offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 36,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,221 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KAN 878K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre in Orange with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAN 878K, 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 KAN 878K registered?

KAN 878K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KAN 878K safe to buy?

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