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TPC 106M

1973 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,812 mi
Last recorded1,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPC 106M
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated

front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2007 1,809 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 1,809 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 1,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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TPC 106M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TPC 106M, 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 TPC 106M registered?

TPC 106M is a 1973 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is TPC 106M safe to buy?

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