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FJ08 VXU

2008 Humber Hawk

Green Petrol 5100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 VXU
MakeHumber
ModelHawk
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 60,952 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front of vehicle rusty but not in perscribed areas

o/s and n/s rear exhaust boxes mounted with wire clips but fully supported

rear of vehicle rusty but not in perscribed areas

Pass 23 May 2014 60,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside and nearside front chassis legs rusty. (outside prescribed area)

offside and nearside rear chassis legs rusty around spring hangers.

steering box coverd in engine oil

Fail 20 May 2014 60,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both centre rubbers not supporting exhaust.(exhaust still sacure)

offside and nearside front chassis legs rusty. (outside prescribed area)

offside and nearside rear chassis legs rusty around spring hangers.

steering box coverd in engine oil

Pass 21 May 2013 60,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear doors outside handles removed and doors smoothed. (doors are sacure in closed posision)

nearside front outer arch going rusty

offside and nearside front chassis rusty and holed (outside prescribed area)

offside and nearside inner sills going rusty

offside and nearside outer sills going rusty

Fail 21 May 2013 60,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear doors outside handles removed and doors smoothed. (doors are sacure in closed posision)

nearside front outer arch going rusty

offside and nearside front chassis rusty and holed (outside prescribed area)

offside and nearside inner sills going rusty

offside and nearside outer sills going rusty

Pass 17 May 2012 60,935 miles

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

both rear door outside handles removed and doors smoothed. (doors are secure in closed position )

wires under bonnet in secure

Fail 5 May 2012 60,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

both rear door outside handles removed and doors smoothed. (doors are secure in closed position )

wires under bonnet in secure

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,204 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 59,017 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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FJ08 VXU is a 2008 Humber Hawk in Green with a 5,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Humber Hawk fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 VXU, 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 18 years old, this Humber Hawk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ08 VXU registered?

FJ08 VXU is a 2008 Humber Hawk, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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