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NRC 171K

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,056 mi
Last recorded7,056 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRC 171K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 6,553 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,807 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 5,384 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 5,384 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 4,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 3,504 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 3,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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NRC 171K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NRC 171K, 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 NRC 171K registered?

NRC 171K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is NRC 171K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRC 171K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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