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NMD 505L

1972 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,708 mi
Last recorded72,708 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1972 Humber Sceptre57,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMD 505L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,916 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle seals slight leak

Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle seals slight leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,044 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,030 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 70,595 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 70,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Surface corrosion to all of the vehicle.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,457 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,457 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,464 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 67,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,333 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,333 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,888 miles

Corrosion at offside and nearside front corners of floorpan requires attention.

Nearside wing mirror glass missing.

Offside rear axle oil seal leaking.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion at offside and nearside front corners of floorpan requires attention.

Nearside wing mirror glass missing.

Offside rear axle oil seal leaking.

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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NMD 505L is a 1972 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,167 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 NMD 505L, 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 54 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NMD 505L is a 1972 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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