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G856 UAM

2003 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,423 mi
Last recorded78,423 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 UAM
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,501 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,185 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,119 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 46,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 38,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2017 38,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,883 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 37,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/80r13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 37,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 35,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,359 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,711 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 31,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,905 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,147 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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G856 UAM is a 2003 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G856 UAM, 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 23 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G856 UAM is a 2003 Trabant P601, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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