MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded from front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
heavy surface corrosion on all braking /steering and suspension components
various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavt surface corrosion on all suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated with age
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on all suspension ,steering and braking components
various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all suspension components front and rear corroded
various rubber boot and bushes both front and rear deteriorated
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all suspension components front and rear corroded
various rubber boot and bushes both front and rear deteriorated
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch areas on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive most areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all rubber boots and bushes front and rear deteriorated
all suspension components both front and rear corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front upper inner wheel-arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine [most areas] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all suspension components both front and rear corroded
various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Emits light blue smoke (2 stroke)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Emits light blue smoke (2 stroke)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
front and rear leaf springs slightly corroded
all four tyres badly perished on sidewalls
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all four tyres badly perished on sidewall
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
offside side and nearside front crossmember sight corrosion..
slight play in offside front lower trunion
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
offside side and nearside front crossmember sight corrosion..
slight play in offside front lower trunion
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
sligh play in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
sligh play in steering rack
Hand brake cable insecure
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/s n/s front tyres slightly perished
Slight dampness n/s front back plate
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Hand brake cable insecure
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/s n/s front tyres slightly perished
Slight dampness n/s front back plate
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear exhaust mount has temporary repair
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear exhaust mount has temporary repair
Locking washer missing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Locking washer missing
N/s bumper cap missing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Slight bind to n/s brake
How Reliable is the Trabant P601?
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415 DPB is a 1992 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 415 DPB, 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 34 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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415 DPB is a 1992 Trabant P601, first registered on 4 February 1992.
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