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G140 VYJ

1993 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,097 mi
Last recorded22,097 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 VYJ
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,018 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,994 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 20,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,971 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,955 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some engine smoke

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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G140 VYJ is a 1993 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G140 VYJ, 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 33 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G140 VYJ registered?

G140 VYJ is a 1993 Trabant P601, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is G140 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G140 VYJ shows 6 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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