Car statistics

Humber Sceptre statistics

How many Humber Sceptres are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
618 Sceptre records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 348 −6.7% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 270 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 897 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed in 1994 1,066 when this data begins
  • Declared off the road 43.7% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 99.7% of those licensed

How many Humber Sceptres are left in Great Britain?

There were 348 Humber Sceptres licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 270 declared off the road (SORN). That is 67.4% fewer than the 1,066 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Humber Sceptres licensed in Great Britain

The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.

Humber Sceptres licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 1,066
1995 850
1996 919
1997 866
1998 805
1999 723
2000 650
2001 582
2002 517
2003 502
2004 461
2005 446
2006 398
2007 380
2008 377
2009 354
2010 349
2011 328
2012 331
2013 337
2014 346
2015 338
2016 336
2017 338
2018 369
2019 385
2020 374
2021 372
2022 375
2023 382
2024 377
2025 350
2026 348

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Humber Sceptre MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Humber Sceptres in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Humber Sceptre engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 363 Humber Sceptres licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 59.0% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc, and 39.1% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Humber Sceptres licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
1,701cc to 1,800cc 214 licensed 59.0%
1,501cc to 1,600cc 142 licensed 39.1%
Other sizes 7 licensed 1.9%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
1,701–1,800cc Petrol 214 59.0%
1,501–1,600cc Petrol 142 39.1%

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Humber Sceptre safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Humber Sceptre in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Humber Sceptre. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Humber Sceptre with other Humber models

Humber Sceptre compared with other Humber models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Humber Sceptre 348 −6.7% 270 897 Petrol
Humber Hawk 304 −1.3% 140 925 Petrol
Humber Snipe 304 −0.3% 123 926 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 618 Sceptre records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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