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908 GDV

1961 Humber Hawk

Black Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

24,898 mi
Last recorded24,898 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1961 Humber Hawk68,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration908 GDV
MakeHumber
ModelHawk
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,894 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 24,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,882 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 24,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,876 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 24,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,822 miles

Corrosion outside prescribed area offside front.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 24,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,688 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 24,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,565 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007
Fail 13 Aug 2007 24,450 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,356 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 24,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005
Fail 18 Jul 2005

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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908 GDV is a 1961 Humber Hawk in Black with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 908 GDV, 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 908 GDV registered?

908 GDV is a 1961 Humber Hawk, first registered on 1 March 1961.

Is 908 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 908 GDV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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