MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
N/s/f jacking point corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
N/s/f jacking point corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Humber Sceptre?
Based on 4,030 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBX 559M is a 1974 Humber Sceptre in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XBX 559M, 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.
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What year was XBX 559M registered?
XBX 559M is a 1974 Humber Sceptre, first registered on 7 January 1974.
Is XBX 559M safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBX 559M shows 6 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.
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