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XWB 30M

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

934 mi
Last recorded934 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWB 30M
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 934 miles

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

slight leak on steering box

some wear in steering box

Pass 20 May 2006 562 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 555 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Front wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some end play in steering box

Pass 11 Jun 2005 23 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 23 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XWB 30M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWB 30M, 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 XWB 30M registered?

XWB 30M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is XWB 30M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWB 30M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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