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YXN 235

1960 Humber Snipe

Grey Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,808 mi
Last recorded95,808 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1960 Humber Snipe68,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXN 235
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 94,801 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,912 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2015 93,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,716 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,596 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s king pin & top & bottom fulcrons

Fail 9 Feb 2010 91,571 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s king pin & top & bottom fulcrons

Pass 11 May 2009 90,933 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
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YXN 235 is a 1960 Humber Snipe in Grey with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Humber Snipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 68,472 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 YXN 235, 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 66 years old, this Humber Snipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YXN 235 registered?

YXN 235 is a 1960 Humber Snipe, first registered on 31 March 1960.

Is YXN 235 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXN 235 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YXN 235 have outstanding finance?

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