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MMP 556L

1973 Humber Sceptre

Brown Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,566 mi
Last recorded74,566 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMP 556L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight wear in steering system

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,729 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 73,447 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,306 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,249 miles

n/s/r/ tyre on limit.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 61,249 miles

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

n/s/r/ tyre on limit.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,543 miles

oil leak from o/s n/s/r half shaft seals n/s/r tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,021 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,291 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,094 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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MMP 556L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Brown with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MMP 556L, 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.

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What year was MMP 556L registered?

MMP 556L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is MMP 556L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMP 556L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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