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NHX 153L

1973 Humber Sceptre

Purple Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,386 mi
Last recorded51,386 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHX 153L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,386 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,845 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,845 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,912 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 46,511 miles

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.

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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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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