MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Slight play in steering mechanism.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Bonnet latch poor. Unlikely to fly open but suspect wrong latch mechanism as a different bonnet has been fitted.
Near side front tyre badly perished.
Near side outer sill excessively corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front drive shaft nut not locked.
Nearside front suspension arm very corroded.
Nearside rear hub nut not secure.
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front driveshaft lock nut not secure.
Offside front suspension arm very corroded.
Offside front wing has corrosion exposing a large rust hole. Very sharp edge.
Offside rear hub nut not secure.
Slight play in steering mechanism.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside inner sill excessively corroded.
Offside inner sill excessively corroded.
Offside outer sill excessively corroded.
Centre Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
alternator bracket is insecure and is likely to fall off
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion n/s/f not excessive
corrosion o/s/f no prescribed area
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion n/s/f not excessive
corrosion o/s/f no prescribed area
How Reliable is the Trabant P601?
Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.
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G517 FRE is a 1991 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 G517 FRE, 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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G517 FRE is a 1991 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 December 1991.
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