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PDW 172M

1974 Humber Sceptre

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,318 mi
Last recorded47,318 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Humber Sceptre61,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDW 172M
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 47,318 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 47,054 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,857 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check valve stems due to wheel trims/covers

Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,725 miles

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

Offside Front slight up and down lift in steering box shaft

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,491 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,477 miles

gearbox slightly damp

oil leak from diff, possibly front seal

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,380 miles

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

indicators slightly slow in operation

main shaft in steering box has some vertical play

Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 46,109 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,071 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 46,049 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,955 miles

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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PDW 172M is a 1974 Humber Sceptre in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 PDW 172M, 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 PDW 172M registered?

PDW 172M is a 1974 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PDW 172M safe to buy?

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