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NBB 68L

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,196 mi
Last recorded49,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBB 68L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 49,196 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,164 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 49,094 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,094 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,022 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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NBB 68L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 NBB 68L, 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 53 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 NBB 68L registered?

NBB 68L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is NBB 68L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBB 68L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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