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XUL 718H

1969 Bond Equipe

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

7,039 mi
Last recorded7,039 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1969 Bond Equipe46,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUL 718H
MakeBond
ModelEquipe
Year1969
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 7,039 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 7,039 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis out rigger leg to chassis weld not continues (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2018 5,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

Offside Front Inner rack slight play

Pass 11 May 2017 4,443 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside sill outter cover loose

all fuel pipe to hose the hose clips missing

Pass 30 Apr 2016 2,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear Lower fuel pipe routing

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 2,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear Lower fuel pipe routing

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 1,374 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2015 1,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 662 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

both rear floorpans coroded

nearside rear driveshaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 99,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r drive shaft coupling excessively perished

Pass 19 May 2012 99,149 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 97,609 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

under body & chassis corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 97,609 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

under body & chassis corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 96,715 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r outer drive shaft coupling splitting

Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r outer drive shaft coupling splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2009 95,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,980 miles

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

n/s/r drive shaft rubber coupling split

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2008 93,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r drive shaft rubber coupling split

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 91,324 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 91,324 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 91,324 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,602 miles

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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XUL 718H is a 1969 Bond Equipe in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1969 Bond Equipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,678 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 XUL 718H, 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 57 years old, this Bond Equipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUL 718H registered?

XUL 718H is a 1969 Bond Equipe, first registered on 15 December 1969.

Is XUL 718H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUL 718H shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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