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HCR 927L

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,878 mi
Last recorded89,878 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 927L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,878 miles

Engine does not idle correctly

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,850 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center exhaust system secured with wire

Fail 19 May 2014 89,817 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust system secured with wire.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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HCR 927L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCR 927L, 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 HCR 927L registered?

HCR 927L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is HCR 927L safe to buy?

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