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BAY 169B

1964 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v

Blue Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,695 mi
Last recorded2,695 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1964 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v65,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 169B
MakeHumber
ModelS. Snipe Series Ii-v
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 2,695 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 2,677 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 798 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,984 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,973 miles

nearside and offside front outriggers rusted/holed.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,161 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 96,728 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 96,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,624 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 91,599 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 90,253 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 90,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 88,802 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,041 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BAY 169B is a 1964 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v in Blue with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1964 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 65,614 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 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 BAY 169B, 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 62 years old, this Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAY 169B?

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What year was BAY 169B registered?

BAY 169B is a 1964 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v, first registered on 14 May 1964.

Is BAY 169B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 169B shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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