Bond Equipe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bond Equipe reliable? We analysed 1,161 real MOT tests across 139 vehicles to find out.
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The Bond Equipe is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bond Equipe.
Bond Equipe Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bond Equipe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bond Equipe MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bond Equipe to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bond Equipe Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bond Equipe fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Bond Equipe Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bond Equipe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bond Equipe MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bond Equipe year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 176 | 72.7% | 10,985 | 34,078 | 74,092 |
| 1969 | 296 | 79.7% | 13,972 | 46,678 | 76,468 |
| 1968 | 207 | 73.4% | 34,986 | 60,630 | 84,001 |
| 1967 | 57 | 84.2% | 30,418 | 39,644 | 48,368 |
| 1966 | 109 | 80.7% | 23,361 | 31,717 | 83,319 |
| 1965 | 147 | 79.6% | 24,684 | 46,433 | 92,484 |
| 1964 | 77 | 67.5% | 5,286 | 23,157 | 65,452 |
| 1963 | 50 | 76.0% | 39,535 | 41,237 | 44,627 |
How Long Does a Bond Equipe Last?
Based on 139 Bond Equipe vehicles on UK roads.
Bond Equipe Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bond Equipe MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Bond Equipe
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.2% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
67.5% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
The best year to buy a used Bond Equipe is 1967, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.2% across 57 tests. The 1964 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bond Equipe Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Equipe THIS CAR | 77.0% | 1,161 | 43,248 mi | 63 yrs |
| Bond Bug 700 Es | 78.6% | 714 | 48,022 mi | 56 yrs |
| Renault Megane Dynamique S Nav DCI | 91.2% | 399 | 52,981 mi | — yrs |
| Mitsubishi Mirage Juro | 97.2% | 428 | 29,686 mi | — yrs |
| Harley Davidson Street Xg 750 17 | 90.1% | 1,066 | 4,566 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Bond Bug 700 Es (78.6% pass rate) and the Renault Megane Dynamique S Nav DCI (91.2% pass rate), the Bond Equipe trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Bond EquipeShould you buy a used Bond Equipe?
The Bond Equipe has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.0% across 1,161 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Bond Equipe are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (56 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (34), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (24). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Bond Equipe owner drives around 291 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Bond Equipe models stay on UK roads for around 63 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.