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G481 ECF

1991 Trabant P601

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,838 mi
Last recorded46,838 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Trabant P60128,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 ECF
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,838 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,824 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,533 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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G481 ECF is a 1991 Trabant P601 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G481 ECF, 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 G481 ECF registered?

G481 ECF is a 1991 Trabant P601, first registered on 11 February 1991.

Is G481 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G481 ECF 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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