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CTV 506L

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,857 mi
Last recorded54,857 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 506L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,857 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 54,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 53,843 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,532 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 53,532 miles

Braking system leaking brake light switch. Fitted new switch with correct thread and topped up fluid. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 53,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,743 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,849 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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CTV 506L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CTV 506L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTV 506L registered?

CTV 506L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is CTV 506L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 506L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTV 506L have outstanding finance?

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