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OLF 785

1962 Humber Snipe

White Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,161 mi
Last recorded53,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1962 Humber Snipe59,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLF 785
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,161 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,548 miles

advise on corrsion o/s inner sill

Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise on corrsion o/s inner sill

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,483 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,474 miles

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

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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OLF 785 is a 1962 Humber Snipe in White with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1962 Humber Snipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 59,506 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 Snipe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLF 785, 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 64 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 OLF 785?

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What year was OLF 785 registered?

OLF 785 is a 1962 Humber Snipe, first registered on 1 June 1962.

Is OLF 785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLF 785 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLF 785 have outstanding finance?

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