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389 XUY

1961 Humber Snipe

Green Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,126 mi
Last recorded85,126 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1961 Humber Snipe51,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration389 XUY
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 84,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,589 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,672 miles

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,060 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,261 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 74,261 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 73,395 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes undersealed

underside car undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,202 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

front discs corroded

o/s/f wheel binding

slight play both front king pins

underside car undersealed

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
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389 XUY is a 1961 Humber Snipe in Green with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 389 XUY, 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

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What year was 389 XUY registered?

389 XUY is a 1961 Humber Snipe, first registered on 17 February 1961.

Is 389 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 389 XUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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