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RVN 726N

1974 Humber Sceptre

Brown Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,178 mi
Last recorded57,178 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1974 Humber Sceptre61,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVN 726N
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,178 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 57,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,741 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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RVN 726N is a 1974 Humber Sceptre in Brown with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVN 726N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVN 726N?

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What year was RVN 726N registered?

RVN 726N is a 1974 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RVN 726N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVN 726N 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.

Does RVN 726N have outstanding finance?

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