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ACK 381A

1963 Humber Snipe

Blue Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,994 mi
Last recorded5,994 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 381A
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 5,994 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,492 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 5,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 5,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,344 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 5,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 4,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 4,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 4,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,157 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 49,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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ACK 381A is a 1963 Humber Snipe in Blue with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Humber Snipe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACK 381A, 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 63 years old, this Humber Snipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACK 381A registered?

ACK 381A is a 1963 Humber Snipe, first registered on 1 February 1963.

Is ACK 381A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACK 381A shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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