Car statistics

Humber Snipe statistics

How many Humber Snipes are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
427 Snipe records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 304 −0.3% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 123 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 926 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 1996 437 licensed
  • Declared off the road 28.8% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 98.7% of those licensed

How many Humber Snipes are left in Great Britain?

There were 304 Humber Snipes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 123 declared off the road (SORN). That is 30.4% fewer than the peak of 437 in 1996.

Humber Snipes licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 437 in 1996.

Humber Snipes licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 351
1995 347
1996 437
1997 429
1998 409
1999 383
2000 376
2001 363
2002 361
2003 351
2004 343
2005 341
2006 324
2007 311
2008 309
2009 310
2010 314
2011 303
2012 302
2013 292
2014 299
2015 291
2016 285
2017 282
2018 301
2019 304
2020 310
2021 311
2022 313
2023 305
2024 310
2025 302
2026 304

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Humber Snipe MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Humber Snipes in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Humber Snipe engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 308 Humber Snipes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 59.4% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 17.9% have an engine of 4,001cc to 4,100cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Humber Snipes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
2,901cc to 3,000cc 183 licensed 59.4%
4,001cc to 4,100cc 55 licensed 17.9%
2,601cc to 2,700cc 25 licensed 8.1%
4,101cc to 4,200cc 20 licensed 6.5%
3,401cc to 3,500cc 7 licensed 2.3%
Other sizes 18 licensed 5.8%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
2,901–3,000cc Petrol 181 58.8%
4,001–4,100cc Petrol 54 17.5%
2,601–2,700cc Petrol 24 7.8%
4,101–4,200cc Petrol 20 6.5%
3,401–3,500cc Petrol 7 2.3%
3,501–3,600cc Petrol 4 1.3%

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Humber Snipe safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Humber Snipe in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Humber Snipe. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Humber Snipe with other Humber models

Humber Snipe compared with other Humber models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Humber Snipe 304 −0.3% 123 926 Petrol
Humber Sceptre 348 −6.7% 270 897 Petrol
Humber Hawk 304 −1.3% 140 925 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 427 Snipe records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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