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KN54076

1989 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54076
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,240 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,240 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KN54076 is a 1989 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 KN54076, 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 37 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN54076 is a 1989 Trabant P601, first registered on 27 June 1989.

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