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BRL 419K

1971 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,668 mi
Last recorded58,668 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es51,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRL 419K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 58,668 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 50,207 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 May 2013 49,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 46,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 44,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 42,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 40,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,022 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 38,022 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2007 5,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,614 miles

How Reliable is the Bond Bug 700 Es?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 21
Stop lamp not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Headlamp aim too low 12
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BRL 419K is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 51,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bond Bug 700 Es fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRL 419K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bond Bug 700 Es typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Bond Bug 700 Es is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRL 419K registered?

BRL 419K is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is BRL 419K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRL 419K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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