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WHM 984M

1974 Humber Sceptre

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,746 mi
Last recorded35,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Humber Sceptre61,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHM 984M
MakeHumber
ModelSceptre
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 35,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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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WHM 984M is a 1974 Humber Sceptre in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WHM 984M, 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

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What year was WHM 984M registered?

WHM 984M is a 1974 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is WHM 984M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHM 984M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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