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NWY 298K

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,863 mi
Last recorded35,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 298K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,863 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 35,844 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,523 miles

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Jun 2009 35,457 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

steering box worn

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,398 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 34,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

h/lamp height adj seized

Pass 17 Oct 2005 33,528 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 33,528 miles

Front 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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NWY 298K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NWY 298K, 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 NWY 298K registered?

NWY 298K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is NWY 298K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 298K shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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