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CAC 414J

1971 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,376 mi
Last recorded51,376 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es51,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAC 414J
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 51,360 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 51,340 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 51,293 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,218 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,156 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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CAC 414J is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CAC 414J, 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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How do I check the history of CAC 414J?

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What year was CAC 414J registered?

CAC 414J is a 1971 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is CAC 414J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAC 414J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAC 414J have outstanding finance?

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