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FEG 597D

1966 Humber Snipe

Green Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,042 mi
Last recorded43,042 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1966 Humber Snipe85,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Humber
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEG 597D
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,042 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,021 miles

N/S/F BUMP STOP SPLITTING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON SUSPESION UNITS

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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FEG 597D is a 1966 Humber Snipe in Green with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1966 Humber Snipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 85,687 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 FEG 597D, 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 60 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 FEG 597D?

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What year was FEG 597D registered?

FEG 597D is a 1966 Humber Snipe, first registered on 10 March 1966.

Is FEG 597D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEG 597D shows 3 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 FEG 597D have outstanding finance?

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