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275 XUX

1955 Humber Hawk

Black Petrol 2207cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,759 mi
Last recorded31,759 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Humber Hawk13,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration275 XUX
MakeHumber
ModelHawk
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,207cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,759 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play steering system

Fail 8 Mar 2012 31,757 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Slight play steering system

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,348 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,678 miles

diff leak

gearbox leak

oil leak

speedo inop

Fail 7 Dec 2009 30,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff leaks

gearbox leaks

speedo not working

How Reliable is the Humber Hawk?

Based on 1,424 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
271
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 21
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275 XUX is a 1955 Humber Hawk in Black with a 2,207cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1955 Humber Hawk models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,707 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 Hawk fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 275 XUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Humber Hawk typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 71 years old, this Humber Hawk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 275 XUX registered?

275 XUX is a 1955 Humber Hawk, first registered on 14 June 1955.

Is 275 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 275 XUX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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