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SBM 202J

1971 Humber Sceptre

Black Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Humber Sceptre53,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBM 202J
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,415 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 82,415 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,415 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 82,415 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,249 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2006 81,596 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 81,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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SBM 202J is a 1971 Humber Sceptre in Black with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SBM 202J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBM 202J registered?

SBM 202J is a 1971 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 17 March 1971.

Is SBM 202J safe to buy?

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