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UOA 214L

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,437 mi
Last recorded11,437 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 214L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 11,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 8,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 5,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,287 miles

Front tyre worn on edge

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2013 96,099 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 93,544 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 93,541 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2011 90,958 miles

NSR Back plate looks wet

Pass 11 May 2010 89,223 miles

Front tyre close to limit

OSR Brake back plate damp

Pass 11 May 2009 86,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 86,753 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,820 miles

lift in king pin

slight fraying to both seat belts

Fail 28 Apr 2008 83,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

lift in king pin

slight fraying to both seat belts

Pass 8 May 2007 82,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 79,647 miles

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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UOA 214L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UOA 214L, 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 UOA 214L registered?

UOA 214L is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is UOA 214L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 214L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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