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WWJ 985G

1968 Bond Equipe

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Bond Equipe60,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWJ 985G
MakeBond
ModelEquipe
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,938 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,932 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,882 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to chassis outriggers

Nearside front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,484 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,518 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,518 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,348 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front chassis cracking/splitting

play nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,195 miles

slight play nearside front lower trunnion

Fail 14 Aug 2012 83,195 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,046 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 82,614 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 82,614 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2007 82,614 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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WWJ 985G is a 1968 Bond Equipe in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WWJ 985G, 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

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What year was WWJ 985G registered?

WWJ 985G is a 1968 Bond Equipe, first registered on 4 October 1968.

Is WWJ 985G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWJ 985G shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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