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SXF 163L

1973 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,123 mi
Last recorded48,123 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Humber Sceptre57,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXF 163L
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,123 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 48,119 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,799 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle heavily welded and undersealed underneath

Fail 12 Jul 2017 47,799 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak ()

vehicle heavily welded and undersealed underneath

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,902 miles

repairs made to vehicle structure

Fail 6 Jul 2016 46,902 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

repairs made to vehicle structure

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,235 miles

repairs made to floor & chassis

Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,235 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

repairs made to floor & chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear shockers weak.

slight play bottom steering box bush.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,478 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 44,478 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust tail pipe no longer connected to silencer.

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,023 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,023 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition but exhaust still supported.

Slight bind to near side rear brake.

Slight undulations in side walls of all four tyres.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition but exhaust still supported.

Slight bind to near side rear brake.

Slight undulations in the side walls of all four tyres.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,200 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,200 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,880 miles

vehicle has been weld in various place and undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,820 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 41,820 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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SXF 163L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SXF 163L, 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 SXF 163L registered?

SXF 163L is a 1973 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 5 March 1973.

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