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NHA 860M

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

799 mi
Last recorded799 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHA 860M
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 799 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 137 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 5 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 5 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NHA 860M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NHA 860M, 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 NHA 860M registered?

NHA 860M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 24 September 1973.

Is NHA 860M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHA 860M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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