MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight leak from o/s/r hub seal
steering box flexes when rocked
steering box flexes when rocked
head light wiring fouling front spring
steering box flexes when steering is rocked
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
head light wiring fouling front spring
steering box flexes when steering is rocked
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
head light wiring fouling front spring
steering box flexes when steering is rocked
slight bad earth on both rear light clusters
slight oil leak on n/s/r drum?
n/s/r brake lightly binding
n/s/r handbrake cable starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Bond Bug 700 Es?
Based on 714 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAN 179M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TAN 179M, 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 TAN 179M registered?
TAN 179M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 22 August 1973.
Is TAN 179M safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAN 179M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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