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NWX 280M

1973 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWX 280M
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,874 miles

Offside wiper blade slight smear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,833 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

veichle heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner sill corroded

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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NWX 280M is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 NWX 280M, 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 NWX 280M?

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What year was NWX 280M registered?

NWX 280M is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is NWX 280M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWX 280M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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