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VDY 511

1949 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v

White Petrol 4086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,490 mi
Last recorded51,490 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDY 511
MakeHumber
ModelS. Snipe Series Ii-v
Year1949
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,086cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,490 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres are in very poor condition

fuel line is in very poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2010 51,488 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres are in very poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,398 miles

horns a little muffled

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion around offside front jacking point

washers weak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 81,298 miles

advise front brake balance just passed (low effort offside) †

Fail 24 Jan 2006 51,275 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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VDY 511 is a 1949 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v in White with a 4,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDY 511, 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 77 years old, this Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDY 511 registered?

VDY 511 is a 1949 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v, first registered on 18 October 1949.

Is VDY 511 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDY 511 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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