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YLX 908X

2008 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 908X
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,419 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,416 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,540 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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YLX 908X is a 2008 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLX 908X, 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 18 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YLX 908X registered?

YLX 908X is a 2008 Trabant P601, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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