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DEP 131

1984 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,111 mi
Last recorded26,111 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1984 Trabant P60167,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEP 131
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,111 miles

vehicle has bean restor

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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DEP 131 is a 1984 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DEP 131, 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 DEP 131 registered?

DEP 131 is a 1984 Trabant P601, first registered on 18 March 1984.

Is DEP 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEP 131 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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