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NBW 782M

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,000 mi
Last recorded2,000 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 782M
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 2,000 miles

No passenger window wiper

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight lift in king pin

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2008 515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Structual repairs to chassis rail

Pass 20 Mar 2008 515 miles

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

Structual repairs to chassis rail

Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,615 miles

slight play in front hub

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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NBW 782M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 NBW 782M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NBW 782M?

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What year was NBW 782M registered?

NBW 782M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 16 October 1973.

Is NBW 782M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBW 782M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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