Bond Bug 700 Es Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bond Bug 700 Es reliable? We analysed 714 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.
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The Bond Bug 700 Es is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake binding, stop lamp not working and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bond Bug 700 Es.
Bond Bug 700 Es Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bond Bug 700 Es. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bond Bug 700 Es MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bond Bug 700 Es to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bond Bug 700 Es Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Bond Bug 700 Es fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Bond Bug 700 Es Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bond Bug 700 Es owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bond Bug 700 Es MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bond Bug 700 Es year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 214 | 77.1% | 12,030 | 50,122 | 60,665 |
| 1972 | 247 | 81.4% | 15,244 | 34,841 | 52,540 |
| 1971 | 150 | 78.0% | 24,893 | 51,293 | 62,478 |
| 1970 | 59 | 76.3% | 23,169 | 47,066 | 71,891 |
How Long Does a Bond Bug 700 Es Last?
Based on 113 Bond Bug 700 Es vehicles on UK roads.
Bond Bug 700 Es Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bond Bug 700 Es MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Bond Bug 700 Es
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.4% MOT pass rate from 247 tests
76.3% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
The best year to buy a used Bond Bug 700 Es is 1972, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.4% across 247 tests. The 1970 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bond Bug 700 Es Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Bug 700 Es THIS CAR | 78.6% | 714 | 48,022 mi | 56 yrs |
| Bond Equipe | 77% | 1,161 | 43,248 mi | 63 yrs |
| Toyota Enima | 67.7% | 1,019 | 135,509 mi | 34 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Premium + A | 94.3% | 506 | 23,334 mi | — yrs |
| Citroen Hy | 67.8% | 1,332 | 50,082 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Bond Equipe (77.0% pass rate) and the Toyota Enima (67.7% pass rate), the Bond Bug 700 Es outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Bond Bug 700 Es has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.6% across 714 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Bond Bug 700 Es are brake binding (21 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (21), and parking brake recording little or no effort (19). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Bond Bug 700 Es owner drives around 297 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Bond Bug 700 Es models stay on UK roads for around 56 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.