£6,417
1969 Humber Sceptre
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1969 Humber Sceptre Mk III, sold for £6,417, presents in an attractive Sherwood Green with Tan vinyl interior. Showing a credible 65,400 miles with only four former keepers, it has benefited from improvements under current ownership since 2019 and comes with a history file documenting maintenance back to 2008.
Condition
7
The car has been restored in the early 2000s and has been used and enjoyed by subsequent owners. It has received recent improvements, including a cylinder head gasket, new rear shock absorbers, renewed starting equipment, a carburettor refresh, and a new battery. The car has an MOT certificate until March 2024 with no advisories.
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Manual
Transmission:
B1120055660DHS0
Chassis No:
Odometer:
65,400 miles
XYK 186G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Arriving in 1963, the Sceptre was to be Humber’s last hurrah.
Traditionally well-appointed, the Sceptre was initially based on the Super Minx from Hillman and intended to be a replacement for the Sunbeam Rapier, explaining the more modern and sportier design.
The Mk III of 1966 formed part of the Rootes ‘Arrow’ range of motor cars and was one of the finest of the four models offered, with brightwork on the rear panel and wheel arches, a wood veneer dashboard and a vinyl roof.
Just under 44,000 Mk IIIs were produced before Chrysler purchased the Rootes Group and rebadged certain Hillman models in 1976.
The Mk III Sceptre offered was manufactured new in 1969 and was first registered in the United Kingdom on the 8 th of May that year.
Fitted with the 1725cc straight-four engine mated to the four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive on 3rd and 4th, the Humber is finished in the attractive colour scheme of Sherwood Green paintwork with Tan vinyl interior upholstery and wood trim.
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Points of note
£1,462
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,191
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 22 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
64,519 miles
Registration Date
1969-05-08
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 23 2023 with 64,519 miles
Passed
On May 18 2021 with 59,822 miles
Passed
On Nov 19 2019 with 58,359 miles
Passed
On Jul 11 2017 with 56,192 miles
Failed
On Jul 10 2017 with 56,192 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Jun 27 2016 with 55,383 miles
Failed
On Jun 23 2016 with 55,383 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- (Dangerous) cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall
- nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls
Passed
On Jul 09 2015 with 52,801 miles
Failed
On Jul 01 2015 with 52,677 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Jun 13 2014 with 51,370 miles
Passed
On May 16 2013 with 49,953 miles
Failed
On Apr 10 2013 with 49,902 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
User Entered:
- engine oil leak
- coolant leak
Passed
On Oct 08 2010 with 49,282 miles
Passed
On Sep 29 2009 with 42,913 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- wiper blades starting to split
Failed
On Sep 23 2009 with 42,911 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- wiper blades starting to split
Passed
On Apr 24 2008 with 38,622 miles
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