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STA 446H

1970 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,238 mi
Last recorded86,238 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Humber Sceptre74,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTA 446H
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 86,238 miles

dry under body

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 85,346 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,190 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,007 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 85,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,312 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 84,305 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,051 miles

indicators slow at idle

Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,231 miles

vehicle has lots of wiring all over engine bay but at time of test noting touching moving parts.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,123 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,776 miles

offside front brake slighty uneven on rollers

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2005 79,383 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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STA 446H is a 1970 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Humber Sceptre models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 74,606 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 STA 446H, 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 56 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 STA 446H?

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What year was STA 446H registered?

STA 446H is a 1970 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 13 February 1970.

Is STA 446H safe to buy?

The MOT history for STA 446H shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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