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XYU 142

1960 Humber Hawk

Blue Petrol 2267cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,924 mi
Last recorded26,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1960 Humber Hawk66,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYU 142
MakeHumber
ModelHawk
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,267cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,924 miles

front l/h+r/h trunnion jionts worn

Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front trunnion jionts worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,281 miles

front trunnion jionts worn

Fail 24 Jul 2009 26,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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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XYU 142 is a 1960 Humber Hawk in Blue with a 2,267cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Humber Hawk models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 66,600 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 XYU 142, 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 66 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 XYU 142 registered?

XYU 142 is a 1960 Humber Hawk, first registered on 23 February 1960.

Is XYU 142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYU 142 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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