MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
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
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Oil leak
rear brake pipes undersealed
underside car undersealed
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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