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ELU 875C

1965 Humber Hawk

Grey Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,940 mi
Last recorded27,940 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1965 Humber Hawk45,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELU 875C
MakeHumber
ModelHawk
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,718 miles

Front Lower trunions have slight play

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear gear box rubbers starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 26,274 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,038 miles

Nearside steering idler bush deteriorated but no movement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,500 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,500 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ELU 875C is a 1965 Humber Hawk in Grey with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1965 Humber Hawk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 45,087 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 ELU 875C, 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 61 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 ELU 875C?

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What year was ELU 875C registered?

ELU 875C is a 1965 Humber Hawk, first registered on 2 August 1965.

Is ELU 875C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELU 875C shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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