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SAN 723L

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,125 mi
Last recorded61,125 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAN 723L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,125 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,125 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,086 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish and split. May need replacing soon

vehicle only just met the required park brake efficiency and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,033 miles

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking, recommend repairing before it contaminates brakes

rear differential leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,812 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,700 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,700 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,559 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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SAN 723L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SAN 723L, 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 SAN 723L?

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What year was SAN 723L registered?

SAN 723L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is SAN 723L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAN 723L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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