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XDU 305K

1971 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,723 mi
Last recorded78,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es51,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDU 305K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,723 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 78,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,677 miles

slight play in front king pin

Pass 24 Dec 2014 78,592 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 78,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,839 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,274 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 75,274 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,785 miles

parking brake just meets minimum requirements

Fail 22 Dec 2011 72,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2010 70,575 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front track rod end ball joint rubber boot split open

Pass 19 Dec 2009 68,422 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 66,257 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 63,438 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,596 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency just meets required percentage

Fail 28 Oct 2006 62,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,566 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,558 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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XDU 305K is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 51,293 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 XDU 305K, 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 55 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 XDU 305K registered?

XDU 305K is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 2 September 1971.

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