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RUW 525L

1973 Humber Sceptre

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,801 mi
Last recorded89,801 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUW 525L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,801 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door hinge area (A post) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door hinge area (A post) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,162 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,212 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,029 miles

nearside front steering arm hasd slight play in ball joint

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,062 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,750 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 73,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RUW 525L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 57,090 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 RUW 525L, 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 53 years old, this Humber Sceptre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUW 525L registered?

RUW 525L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is RUW 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUW 525L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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