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SPV 962

1963 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v

Maroon Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,446 mi
Last recorded48,446 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1963 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v43,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPV 962
MakeHumber
ModelS. Snipe Series Ii-v
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,035 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,008 miles

advise some corrosion to rear of nearside inner sill but not in pescribed area

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,888 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 1 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SPV 962 is a 1963 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v in Maroon with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1963 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 43,342 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 SPV 962, 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 63 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 SPV 962?

You can check the full history of SPV 962 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SPV 962 registered?

SPV 962 is a 1963 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v, first registered on 10 October 1963.

Is SPV 962 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPV 962 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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