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RWA 83L

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,586 mi
Last recorded41,586 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWA 83L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,586 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 41,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,266 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,135 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,000 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHT PERRISHING.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,528 miles

Slight play in front steering arm.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,118 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,719 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,888 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,040 miles

None standard exhaust fitted

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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RWA 83L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RWA 83L, 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 RWA 83L registered?

RWA 83L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RWA 83L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWA 83L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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