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COT 778C

1965 Humber Snipe

Grey Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1965 Humber Snipe61,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 778C
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge /starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner arches /near side end of sill corroding

nearside front steering idler has some play

rear boot flooring is corroding

sills to inner sills corroding / front near side inner sill

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,302 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside steering idler bush is wearing

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner arches are starting to corrode

sills to inner sills corroding /front near side inner sill

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills are starting to rust both sides

Pass 14 May 2019 79,869 miles

both sills are starting to rust

exhaust is getting thin & has slight blow

near side front upper suspension arm inner bushes have some play

off side front upper cross bolt/bushes have some play

Pass 8 May 2018 78,984 miles

both sills are starting to rust

exhaust is getting thin & has slight blow

near side front upper suspension arm inner bushes have some play

off side front upper cross bolt / bushes have some play

Pass 12 May 2017 78,186 miles

both sills are starting to rust

exhaust is getting thin & has slight blow

near side front upper suspension arm inner bushes have some play

off side front upper cross bolt/ bushes have play

Pass 17 May 2016 78,143 miles

near side top & bottom suspension bushes have some play

off side front top suspension bush has some play

sills are starting to rust

Pass 19 May 2015 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills are starting to rust

Pass 2 May 2014 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 77,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 71,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 68,486 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,459 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 67,295 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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COT 778C is a 1965 Humber Snipe in Grey with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1965 Humber Snipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 61,834 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 COT 778C, 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 61 years old, this Humber Snipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of COT 778C?

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What year was COT 778C registered?

COT 778C is a 1965 Humber Snipe, first registered on 30 September 1965.

Is COT 778C safe to buy?

The MOT history for COT 778C shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COT 778C have outstanding finance?

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