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RCO 981K

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,225 mi
Last recorded29,225 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCO 981K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,225 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,203 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,950 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,590 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 27,575 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RCO 981K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RCO 981K, 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 RCO 981K registered?

RCO 981K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is RCO 981K safe to buy?

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