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NTM 914M

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,369 mi
Last recorded58,369 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTM 914M
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,369 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alight play in king pin

chassis repairs covered with thick black under seal

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,770 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,783 miles

parking brake effort poor

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,367 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,229 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,229 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,116 miles

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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NTM 914M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTM 914M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTM 914M registered?

NTM 914M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 22 October 1973.

Is NTM 914M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTM 914M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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