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APP 228J

1970 Bond Equipe

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,274 mi
Last recorded73,274 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1970 Bond Equipe34,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 228J
MakeBond
ModelEquipe
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,274 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 71,314 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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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APP 228J is a 1970 Bond Equipe in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Bond Equipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 34,078 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 APP 228J, 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 56 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 APP 228J?

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What year was APP 228J registered?

APP 228J is a 1970 Bond Equipe, first registered on 23 October 1970.

Is APP 228J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 228J shows 3 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.

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