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456 BBK

1962 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v

Green Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1962 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v59,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration456 BBK
MakeHumber
ModelS. Snipe Series Ii-v
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering drag link bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in idler bush (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,733 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,846 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,045 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 56,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,101 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 56,101 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 55,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 54,886 miles

How Reliable is the Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
333
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
brake binding 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
brake recording little or no effort 15
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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456 BBK is a 1962 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v in Green with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1962 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 59,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 456 BBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 64 years old, this Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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456 BBK is a 1962 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v, first registered on 26 October 1962.

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