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474 XUL

1961 Humber Hawk

White Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

986 mi
Last recorded986 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1961 Humber Hawk68,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration474 XUL
MakeHumber
ModelHawk
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 986 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 97,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,999 miles

Signs of previous oil leak at rear axle back plates.

Underside heavily undersealed.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 95,995 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Noted signs of previous oil leal at rear brake back plates.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,493 miles

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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474 XUL is a 1961 Humber Hawk in White with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1961 Humber Hawk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 68,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Humber Hawk fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 474 XUL, 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 65 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 474 XUL registered?

474 XUL is a 1961 Humber Hawk, first registered on 21 March 1961.

Is 474 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 474 XUL shows 7 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.

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