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VHJ 563L

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,841 mi
Last recorded34,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 563L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,841 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,572 miles

Slight Seepage from steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,945 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 32,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 32,813 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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VHJ 563L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 34,841 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 VHJ 563L, 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 54 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 VHJ 563L registered?

VHJ 563L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 18 December 1972.

Is VHJ 563L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 563L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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