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CNJ 209K

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,322 mi
Last recorded59,322 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNJ 209K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,322 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,321 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,289 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,868 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 58,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,227 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 58,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,595 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 55,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,991 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CNJ 209K is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 CNJ 209K, 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 53 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 CNJ 209K registered?

CNJ 209K is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 3 January 1973.

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