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NUU 856L

1972 Humber Sceptre

Black Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

9,050 mi
Last recorded9,050 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Humber Sceptre57,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUU 856L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 9,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 5,112 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 3,605 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 2,031 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 2,031 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 1,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 590 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 99,789 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 99,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2010 98,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 May 2010 98,905 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 97,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 97,967 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 96,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Fail 27 May 2008 96,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 17 May 2007 94,393 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake hose contaminated with oil

Fail 9 May 2007 94,300 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2006 93,135 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f lower balljoint boot split

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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NUU 856L is a 1972 Humber Sceptre in Black with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NUU 856L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NUU 856L?

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What year was NUU 856L registered?

NUU 856L is a 1972 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is NUU 856L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUU 856L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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