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A166 WHK

1984 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,096 mi
Last recorded29,096 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1984 Trabant P60167,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA166 WHK
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 29,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 29,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,073 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,942 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,833 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 28,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Track rod end loose offside and nearside not split pinned (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,392 miles

How Reliable is the Trabant P601?

Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
551
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 57
brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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A166 WHK is a 1984 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 67,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Trabant P601 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A166 WHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Trabant P601 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A166 WHK registered?

A166 WHK is a 1984 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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