CarVerify

Free Car Check

HIL 2963

1968 Bond Equipe

White Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,948 mi
Last recorded64,948 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1968 Bond Equipe60,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bond
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 2963
MakeBond
ModelEquipe
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,948 miles

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

underside of vehicle chassis starting to corrode

Fail 15 Sep 2012 64,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

underside of vehicle chassis starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,196 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 61,430 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Bond Equipe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HIL 2963 is a 1968 Bond Equipe in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Bond Equipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,630 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 HIL 2963, 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 58 years old, this Bond Equipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HIL 2963?

You can check the full history of HIL 2963 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HIL 2963 registered?

HIL 2963 is a 1968 Bond Equipe, first registered on 5 February 1968.

Is HIL 2963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 2963 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HIL 2963 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HIL 2963. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.