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EPL 318J

1971 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,766 mi
Last recorded76,766 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es51,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPL 318J
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,766 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 76,076 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 76,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear steel brake pipe to flexi joint. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling tyre and sub frame. (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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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EPL 318J is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPL 318J, 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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How do I check the history of EPL 318J?

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What year was EPL 318J registered?

EPL 318J is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 11 February 1971.

Is EPL 318J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPL 318J 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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