Hummer H3
From 253 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 12 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 6 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 4 |
| a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.1% of H3 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
Typical mileage
Half of all H3s tested had between 62,298 and 101,172 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 80,479 median miles, the H3 has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Hummer H3 MOT pass rate?
The Hummer H3 has a 84.2% MOT pass rate based on 253 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hummer H3?
The most common MOT failure on the Hummer H3 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Hummer H3 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hummer H3 is 80,479 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 62,298 and 101,172 miles.
Buying a used H3?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £75 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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