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NJL 155M

1973 Humber Sceptre

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,674 mi
Last recorded28,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJL 155M
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,779 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,443 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 21,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 21,823 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2014 21,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,715 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 21,714 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,622 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 21,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,572 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 21,572 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,569 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 21,569 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 21,416 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 21,414 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NJL 155M is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NJL 155M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJL 155M?

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What year was NJL 155M registered?

NJL 155M is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is NJL 155M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJL 155M shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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