MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,894 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wheels slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both front wheels slightly binding
Nearside Front king pin has slight lift
Offside Front wheel binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front kingpin wear/lift
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Humber Snipe?
Based on 742 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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996 XUJ is a 1961 Humber Snipe in Green with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Humber Snipe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 996 XUJ, 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 996 XUJ registered?
996 XUJ is a 1961 Humber Snipe, first registered on 20 July 1961.
Is 996 XUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for 996 XUJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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