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8729 VW

1960 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v

Grey Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,798 mi
Last recorded23,798 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1960 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v62,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8729 VW
MakeHumber
ModelS. Snipe Series Ii-v
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,501 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,046 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,526 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,954 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 18,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,031 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 16,031 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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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8729 VW is a 1960 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v in Grey with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1960 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 62,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8729 VW, 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 66 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 8729 VW registered?

8729 VW is a 1960 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v, first registered on 26 May 1960.

Is 8729 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8729 VW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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