MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Steering system fouling choke cable foulingsteering box drop arm (2.2.D.2a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Bond Bug 700 Es?
Based on 714 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EBP 289L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 EBP 289L, 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 53 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 EBP 289L registered?
EBP 289L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 June 1973.
Is EBP 289L safe to buy?
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