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UXD 66L

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,255 mi
Last recorded26,255 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXD 66L
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,255 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

very slight lift in front king pin

Pass 22 May 2015 25,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,363 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 25,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,350 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front shockabsorber damper rod corroded

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,350 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

front shockabsorber damper rod corroded

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 25,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,072 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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UXD 66L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 UXD 66L, 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 53 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 UXD 66L registered?

UXD 66L is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 4 June 1973.

Is UXD 66L safe to buy?

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