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GWX 359C

1965 Humber Hawk

Green Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,130 mi
Last recorded47,130 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1965 Humber Hawk45,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWX 359C
MakeHumber
ModelHawk
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,130 miles

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

undrerbody surface corosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,945 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2021 46,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,470 miles

Front suspension springs corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension springs corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,500 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated. (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated. (2.7.4)

Offside Front has slight play in king pin.

Offside Rear Inner vallance has slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,174 miles

Offside Front king pin has slight play.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 45,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail to out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill needs finishing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear leaf springs (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear brake sticking on brake tester

propshaft centre bearing bushes splitting

slight movement in both front king pins

Pass 6 Aug 2011 45,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,025 miles

front discs corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,944 miles

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

offside sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,517 miles

Both King Pins Have Slight Lift. Both Lower Suspension Trunnions Have Slight Lift

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,322 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,104 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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GWX 359C is a 1965 Humber Hawk in Green with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWX 359C, 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.

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What year was GWX 359C registered?

GWX 359C is a 1965 Humber Hawk, first registered on 16 June 1965.

Is GWX 359C safe to buy?

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