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XFR 45K

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,132 mi
Last recorded35,132 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFR 45K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,132 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 35,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 35,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 35,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,088 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 35,082 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) 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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XFR 45K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XFR 45K, 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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How do I check the history of XFR 45K?

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What year was XFR 45K registered?

XFR 45K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is XFR 45K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFR 45K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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