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493 BFM

1956 Humber Hawk

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration493 BFM
MakeHumber
ModelHawk
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 May 2012 80,386 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 80,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,111 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,926 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 79,708 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 79,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 79,115 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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493 BFM is a 1956 Humber Hawk in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Humber Hawk fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 493 BFM, 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 70 years old, this Humber Hawk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 493 BFM?

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What year was 493 BFM registered?

493 BFM is a 1956 Humber Hawk, first registered on 11 July 1956.

Is 493 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 493 BFM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 493 BFM have outstanding finance?

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