CarVerify

Free Car Check

ELJ 938

1938 Humber Snipe

Black Petrol 2980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
4 checks still locked for this Humber
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 938
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc
View full Humber Snipe reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,739 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,737 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
Full Humber Snipe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ELJ 938 is a 1938 Humber Snipe in Black with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Humber Snipe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELJ 938, 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 88 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 ELJ 938?

You can check the full history of ELJ 938 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ELJ 938 registered?

ELJ 938 is a 1938 Humber Snipe, first registered on 1 December 1938.

Is ELJ 938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELJ 938 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELJ 938 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ELJ 938. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.