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TMJ 406K

1971 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,347 mi
Last recorded65,347 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es51,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMJ 406K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,347 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,336 miles

steering box is worn and on limit.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,252 miles

slight play in king pin

slight weep from steering box

Fail 30 Dec 2013 65,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in king pin

slight weep from steering box

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,230 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 65,230 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TMJ 406K is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TMJ 406K, 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 TMJ 406K registered?

TMJ 406K is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 28 September 1971.

Is TMJ 406K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMJ 406K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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