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OFO 744

1963 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,360 mi
Last recorded13,360 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1963 Humber Sceptre52,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFO 744
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,360 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 13,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,085 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,605 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,275 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 47,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car getting quite heavily corroded underneath

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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OFO 744 is a 1963 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 52,408 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 OFO 744, 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 63 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFO 744 registered?

OFO 744 is a 1963 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 2 September 1963.

Is OFO 744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFO 744 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OFO 744 have outstanding finance?

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