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EGX 770J

1970 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,211 mi
Last recorded6,211 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es47,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGX 770J
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 6,211 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 5,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel metallic noise when rotated

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,170 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank sender unit (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel metallic noise when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 5,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 30 May 2008 5,252 miles

Oil leak

fit longer bolt to front shock absorber top mounting

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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EGX 770J is a 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,066 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 EGX 770J, 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 56 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 EGX 770J registered?

EGX 770J is a 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is EGX 770J safe to buy?

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