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XYV 819

1959 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v

Blue Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,126 mi
Last recorded51,126 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYV 819
MakeHumber
ModelS. Snipe Series Ii-v
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,093 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2015 51,093 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,056 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 27 Oct 2014 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front tyre side walls cracking

offside front tyre side walls cracking

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,972 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front tyre side walls cracking

offside front tyre side walls cracking

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres side walls cracking

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,728 miles

N/S steerinr idler slight play & draglink bush to idler

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 50,728 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S steerinr idler slight play & draglink bush to idler

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,552 miles

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightiy

Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,237 miles

FUEL CAP SEALING RING CRACKED

O/S/F TOP WISHBONE OUTER BUSH/PIN SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY KING PINS

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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XYV 819 is a 1959 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v in Blue with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYV 819, 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 67 years old, this Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYV 819 registered?

XYV 819 is a 1959 Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v, first registered on 5 December 1959.

Is XYV 819 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYV 819 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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