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415 DPB

1992 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Trabant P60149,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration415 DPB
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,608 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,883 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,848 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,534 miles

Emits light blue smoke (2 stroke)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 86,534 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,080 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 86,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,928 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,460 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 85,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,027 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,816 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,789 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 83,789 miles

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?

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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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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