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DFH 21J

1971 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,914 mi
Last recorded47,914 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es51,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 21J
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 47,743 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 30 May 2015 47,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 May 2014 47,692 miles

nsr tyre cracking in tread blocks

Pass 25 May 2012 47,646 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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DFH 21J is a 1971 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFH 21J, 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 DFH 21J registered?

DFH 21J is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 17 March 1971.

Is DFH 21J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 21J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFH 21J have outstanding finance?

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