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TAW 830J

1970 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,675 mi
Last recorded39,675 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es47,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 830J
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 39,675 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 39,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,256 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine fumey at breather pipe and smoky at exhaust tail pipe

engine will not idle very well

front tyre differs in size to rear tyres

offside dip beam image, slightly deminished

parking brake performance only just met min requirment Advise bedding in period for rear brake shoes, and re-adjustment

radiator deteriorated

washers weak in operation

wiper rubber perished

Fail 6 Sep 2006 38,256 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine fumey at breather pipe and smoky at exhaust tail pipe

engine will not idle very well

front tyre differs in size to rear tyres

offside dip beam image, slightly deminished

parking brake performance only just met min requirment Advise bedding in period for rear brake shoes, and re-adjustment

radiator deteriorated

washers weak in operation

wiper rubber perished

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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TAW 830J is a 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,066 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 TAW 830J, 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 56 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 TAW 830J registered?

TAW 830J is a 1970 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is TAW 830J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 830J shows 6 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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