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XLW 810G

1968 Bond Equipe

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1968 Bond Equipe60,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLW 810G
MakeBond
ModelEquipe
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,200 miles

service brake efficiency, pass with advice

slight play in nearside rear hub

vehicle ride height is low & fouls jacking beam on ramp

sharp projection from front of vehicle bolted on

Fail 22 Nov 2011 93,200 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in nearside rear hub

vehicle ride height is low & fouls jacking beam on ramp

sharp projection from front of vehicle bolted on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,200 miles

front brake hoses routing could be improved, borderline pass

play in lower section of steering column

Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,200 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

play in lower section of steering column

Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,778 miles

front bumper overriders missing exposing sharp edges

Fail 10 Oct 2009 92,775 miles

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front bumper overriders missing exposing sharp edges

Fail 29 Oct 2008 92,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

tyres have previously fouled inner front arches & run very close in full lock

front bumper overriders remove exposing sharp edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,185 miles

tyres have previously fouled inner front arches & run very close in full lock

front bumper overriders remove exposing sharp edges

Fail 13 Oct 2008 92,183 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper overriders removed exposing sharp edges dangerous to pedestrians

Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,523 miles

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 2 Oct 2007 91,523 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 6 Oct 2006 90,441 miles

bootlid security borderline

engine not running correctly

park brake travel borderline pass

Fail 26 Sep 2006 90,441 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes not working correctly

tracking incorrect

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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XLW 810G is a 1968 Bond Equipe in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 XLW 810G, 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 XLW 810G registered?

XLW 810G is a 1968 Bond Equipe, first registered on 10 December 1968.

Is XLW 810G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLW 810G shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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