MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front poor beam pattern
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
centre exhaust silencer holed and blowing(slight)
hand brake travel
n/s hand brake effort low
oil leak
play and lift in steering box pinion
under-side of vehicle corroded and welded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust silencer holed
front shock-absorbers weak
slight play in steering box pinion
welding to under-side of vehicle
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
heavy underseal to vehicle(underside)
o/s/f inner sill corroded
play in steering box pinion
welded plates to underside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
heavy underseal to vehicle(underside)
o/s/f inner sill corroded
play in steering box pinion
suspension bushes perrished
welded plates to underside
all exhaust hangers weak
engine oil leaks
front headlamp beam patterns poor
light corrosion to all front brake pipes
light corrosion to all underbody areas
nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inner edge
offside front inner floor/sill corroded(not load bearing)
underseal and filler applied to various body areas
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all exhaust hangers weak
engine oil leaks
front headlamp beam patterns poor
light corrosion to all front brake pipes
light corrosion to all underbody areas
nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inner edge
offside front inner floor/sill corroded(not load bearing)
underseal and filler applied to various body areas
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Humber Sceptre?
Based on 4,030 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NHX 153L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Purple with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 NHX 153L, 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 NHX 153L registered?
NHX 153L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 12 January 1973.
Is NHX 153L safe to buy?
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