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AKF 526K

1971 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es51,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKF 526K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,401 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 56,389 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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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AKF 526K is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 51,293 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 AKF 526K, 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 55 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 AKF 526K registered?

AKF 526K is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is AKF 526K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKF 526K shows 2 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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