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52 FMO

1963 Bond Equipe

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,006 mi
Last recorded42,006 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1963 Bond Equipe41,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 FMO
MakeBond
ModelEquipe
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,006 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 41,896 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play in ball joint

Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,822 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes too short

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,749 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 40,749 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,328 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 40,327 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,696 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 39,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Bond Equipe?

Based on 1,161 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 23
Horn not working 21
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52 FMO is a 1963 Bond Equipe in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1963 Bond Equipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 41,237 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 Bond Equipe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 52 FMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bond Equipe typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Bond Equipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 52 FMO registered?

52 FMO is a 1963 Bond Equipe, first registered on 29 October 1963.

Is 52 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 FMO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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