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C177 NEJ

1991 Trabant P601

Yellow Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,337 mi
Last recorded9,337 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Trabant P60128,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC177 NEJ
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2009 9,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,265 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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C177 NEJ is a 1991 Trabant P601 in Yellow with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 28,051 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 Trabant P601 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C177 NEJ, 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 35 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C177 NEJ registered?

C177 NEJ is a 1991 Trabant P601, first registered on 11 February 1991.

Is C177 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C177 NEJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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