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PPU 646K

1971 Humber Sceptre

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,969 mi
Last recorded3,969 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Humber Sceptre53,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPU 646K
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 3,969 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 3,810 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 3,807 miles

Horn control insecure switch faulty horn on constantley (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed & corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding parking brake actuator/lever sezed (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PPU 646K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 53,639 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 PPU 646K, 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 55 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPU 646K registered?

PPU 646K is a 1971 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is PPU 646K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPU 646K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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