CarVerify

Free Car Check

271 LYC

1961 Humber Snipe

Green Petrol 2965cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,175 mi
Last recorded51,175 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1961 Humber Snipe51,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Humber
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration271 LYC
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
View full Humber Snipe reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 49,556 miles

How Reliable is the Humber Snipe?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
Full Humber Snipe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

271 LYC is a 1961 Humber Snipe in Green with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Humber Snipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 51,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Humber Snipe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 271 LYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Humber Snipe typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Humber Snipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 271 LYC?

You can check the full history of 271 LYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 271 LYC registered?

271 LYC is a 1961 Humber Snipe, first registered on 5 May 1961.

Is 271 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271 LYC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 271 LYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 271 LYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.