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531 UYS

1959 Humber Snipe

Blue Petrol 2951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,142 mi
Last recorded80,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration531 UYS
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,951cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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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531 UYS is a 1959 Humber Snipe in Blue with a 2,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Humber Snipe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 531 UYS, 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 67 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 531 UYS registered?

531 UYS is a 1959 Humber Snipe, first registered on 4 November 1959.

Is 531 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 531 UYS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 531 UYS have outstanding finance?

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