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UBP 687K

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBP 687K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,005 miles

main beam tell tell not working

slight play in king pin

Fail 6 Jun 2013 62,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

main beam tell tell not working

slight play in king pin

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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UBP 687K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBP 687K, 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 UBP 687K registered?

UBP 687K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is UBP 687K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBP 687K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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