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NPV 252

1961 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v

Blue Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,868 mi
Last recorded87,868 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1961 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v40,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPV 252
MakeHumber
ModelS. Snipe Series Ii-v
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 87,868 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,785 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 13,783 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NPV 252 is a 1961 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v in Blue with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 40,198 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 NPV 252, 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 65 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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How do I check the history of NPV 252?

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What year was NPV 252 registered?

NPV 252 is a 1961 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v, first registered on 3 July 1961.

Is NPV 252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPV 252 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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