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NMP 397L

1972 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,334 mi
Last recorded2,334 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Humber Sceptre57,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMP 397L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 2,334 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 2,331 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 1,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2016 1,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven nearside slow application (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2015 699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2014 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 May 2014 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,233 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,392 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,625 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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NMP 397L is a 1972 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NMP 397L, 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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What year was NMP 397L registered?

NMP 397L is a 1972 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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