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OWF 921M

1974 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,755 mi
Last recorded67,755 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Humber Sceptre61,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWF 921M
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,755 miles

n/s rear inner sill corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2017 67,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear inner sill corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,705 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,026 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

gear oil leaking from offside rear hub

Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,026 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

gear oil leaking from offside rear hub

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,618 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,608 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in nearside rear leaf spring front mounting bush

slight play in offside rear leaf spring front mounting bush

Pass 16 May 2012 63,679 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 63,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 62,974 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s/r leaf spring bushs splitting

Fail 19 May 2011 62,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s/r leaf spring bushs splitting

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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OWF 921M is a 1974 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1974 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 61,331 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 OWF 921M, 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 52 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWF 921M registered?

OWF 921M is a 1974 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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