Humber Hawk Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Humber Hawk reliable? We analysed 1,424 real MOT tests across 218 vehicles to find out.
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The Humber Hawk is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake binding, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Humber Hawk.
Humber Hawk Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Humber Hawk. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Humber Hawk MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Humber Hawk to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Humber Hawk Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Humber Hawk fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Humber Hawk Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Humber Hawk owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Humber Hawk MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Humber Hawk year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 121 | 79.3% | 25,691 | 41,043 | 76,078 |
| 1966 | 171 | 81.9% | 51,040 | 61,590 | 82,806 |
| 1965 | 182 | 80.2% | 22,978 | 45,087 | 71,552 |
| 1964 | 97 | 90.7% | 35,716 | 62,839 | 71,597 |
| 1963 | 100 | 95.0% | 23,218 | 59,846 | 72,706 |
| 1962 | 91 | 83.5% | 13,122 | 33,670 | 79,470 |
| 1961 | 157 | 82.2% | 38,942 | 68,851 | 82,776 |
| 1960 | 86 | 86.0% | 37,097 | 66,600 | 74,701 |
| 1955 | 65 | 89.2% | 5,670 | 13,707 | 64,562 |
How Long Does a Humber Hawk Last?
Based on 218 Humber Hawk vehicles on UK roads.
Humber Hawk Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Humber Hawk MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Humber Hawk
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.0% MOT pass rate from 100 tests
79.3% MOT pass rate from 121 tests
The best year to buy a used Humber Hawk is 1963, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.0% across 100 tests. The 1967 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Humber Hawk Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humber Hawk THIS CAR | 84.4% | 1,424 | 53,883 mi | 71 yrs |
| Humber Sceptre | 78.6% | 4,030 | 54,284 mi | 63 yrs |
| Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v | 83.9% | 757 | 56,669 mi | 66 yrs |
| Humber Snipe | 85.4% | 742 | 60,030 mi | 66 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv Cdti Ecoflex Ss | 87.2% | 712 | 104,336 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Humber Sceptre (78.6% pass rate) and the Humber S. Snipe Series Ii-v (83.9% pass rate), the Humber Hawk outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Humber HawkShould you buy a used Humber Hawk?
The Humber Hawk has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.4% across 1,424 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Humber Hawk are brake binding (60 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (48), and body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (25). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Humber Hawk owner drives around 271 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Humber Hawk models stay on UK roads for around 71 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.