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LJB 189E

1967 Humber Sceptre

Grey Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1967 Humber Sceptre56,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJB 189E
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear inner lower panel corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Nov 2011 96,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear lower inner panel corroded

rear registration plate slightly faded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear lower inner panel corroded

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear lower inner panel corroded

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,682 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear inner panel corroded

rear registration plat slightly faded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 86,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on rear lower inner panel

Pass 14 Nov 2007 81,983 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection of floors due to excessive use of oil and underseal

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to excessive use of underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2006 77,706 miles

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

front bumper not fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2006 77,690 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

front bumper not fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,681 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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LJB 189E is a 1967 Humber Sceptre in Grey with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 56,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Humber Sceptre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJB 189E, 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 59 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJB 189E is a 1967 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 June 1967.

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