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ARA 494L

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,500 mi
Last recorded1,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 494L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 1,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 1,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 1,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 1,075 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 1,075 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 565 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 4 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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ARA 494L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc 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 ARA 494L, 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 ARA 494L registered?

ARA 494L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 8 December 1972.

Is ARA 494L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 494L 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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