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OLR 442L

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,333 mi
Last recorded54,333 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 442L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,230 miles

Fuel cap rubber sealing ring is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,778 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,063 miles

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

Service brake efficiency=77% Park brake efficiency=31%

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,337 miles

BOTH DOOR STRUTS WORN -ADVISE REPLACE

FUEL FILLER RUBBER DETORIATED -ADVISE REPLACE !

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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OLR 442L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OLR 442L, 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 OLR 442L registered?

OLR 442L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is OLR 442L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLR 442L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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