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MTW 402J

1971 Bond Bug 700 Es

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,580 mi
Last recorded56,580 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es51,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTW 402J
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,580 miles

Slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Jul 2017 56,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,953 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,953 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,377 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,419 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 54,419 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 54,000 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 54,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 52,975 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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MTW 402J is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MTW 402J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MTW 402J registered?

MTW 402J is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is MTW 402J safe to buy?

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