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AHP 486B

1964 Humber Snipe

Brown Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,481 mi
Last recorded83,481 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1964 Humber Snipe61,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHP 486B
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1964
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,234 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,459 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 82,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres perished

entire underside of the vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2012 82,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s kingpin worn

Fail 8 May 2012 82,142 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s kingpin worn

Pass 27 May 2011 81,848 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 35,784 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AHP 486B is a 1964 Humber Snipe in Brown with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1964 Humber Snipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 61,922 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 Snipe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHP 486B, 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 62 years old, this Humber Snipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHP 486B registered?

AHP 486B is a 1964 Humber Snipe, first registered on 20 July 1964.

Is AHP 486B safe to buy?

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