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MW 1521

1986 Trabant P601

White Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW 1521
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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MW 1521 is a 1986 Trabant P601 in White with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 MW 1521, 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 40 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW 1521 registered?

MW 1521 is a 1986 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is MW 1521 safe to buy?

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