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GSF 290D

1966 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v

Blue Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,183 mi
Last recorded77,183 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSF 290D
MakeHumber
ModelS. Snipe Series Ii-v
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,183 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

wipers only work on intermitent

Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

wipers only work on intermitent

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,351 miles

front brake pads low

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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GSF 290D is a 1966 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v in Blue with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GSF 290D, 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 60 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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What year was GSF 290D registered?

GSF 290D is a 1966 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v, first registered on 11 July 1966.

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The MOT history for GSF 290D shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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