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EGX 980J

1970 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,242 mi
Last recorded24,242 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es47,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGX 980J
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 24,242 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 24,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,203 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2016 24,115 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 24,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 23,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slightly poor beam image on headlamps.

Fail 23 May 2015 23,211 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slightly poor beam image on headlamps.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,169 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 23,169 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brakes slight imbalance.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,000 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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EGX 980J is a 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 980J, 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 980J registered?

EGX 980J is a 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 16 November 1970.

Is EGX 980J safe to buy?

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