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C733 DVG

1986 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,928 mi
Last recorded45,928 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC733 DVG
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 45,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 45,925 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,920 miles

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

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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C733 DVG is a 1986 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C733 DVG, 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 40 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C733 DVG registered?

C733 DVG is a 1986 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C733 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C733 DVG shows 3 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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