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XHP 602L

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,643 mi
Last recorded12,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHP 602L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,500 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 12,082 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 9,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 8,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,932 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 8,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 8,654 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

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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XHP 602L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XHP 602L, 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 XHP 602L registered?

XHP 602L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is XHP 602L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHP 602L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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