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REZ 888

1975 Humber Sceptre

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,230 mi
Last recorded39,230 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1975 Humber Sceptre56,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 888
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,230 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 39,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion where the offside front of chassis leg meets the radiator lower support cross member , less than 12" from front tie link . (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded where the front chassis leg meets the lower radiator support cross member, less than 12" from the offside suspension tie link . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 38,867 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 38,317 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 38,315 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s+o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s+o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,273 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,827 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 37,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service 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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REZ 888 is a 1975 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,523 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 REZ 888, 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 51 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REZ 888 registered?

REZ 888 is a 1975 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 26 September 1975.

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