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NUW 146P

1976 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,877 mi
Last recorded33,877 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1976 Humber Sceptre44,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUW 146P
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 33,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight freeplay in steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,483 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside steering has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,481 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside steering has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,081 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering box slight fluid leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,257 miles

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

both wiper blades need new rubbers

Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,619 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 22,608 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 20,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,252 miles

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

Off side outer track rod end slight play

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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NUW 146P is a 1976 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1976 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 44,538 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 NUW 146P, 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 50 years old, this Humber Sceptre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUW 146P registered?

NUW 146P is a 1976 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 13 July 1976.

Is NUW 146P safe to buy?

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