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9831 WA

1961 Humber Snipe

Blue Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,190 mi
Last recorded51,190 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Humber Snipe51,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9831 WA
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 51,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,885 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 50,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 50,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 48,636 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,324 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 48,309 miles

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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9831 WA is a 1961 Humber Snipe in Blue with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1961 Humber Snipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 51,182 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 9831 WA, 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 65 years old, this Humber Snipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 9831 WA registered?

9831 WA is a 1961 Humber Snipe, first registered on 12 July 1961.

Is 9831 WA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9831 WA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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