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88U64E

1973 Trabant P601

Cream Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration88U64E
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,044 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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88U64E is a 1973 Trabant P601 in Cream with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 88U64E, 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 53 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 88U64E registered?

88U64E is a 1973 Trabant P601, first registered on 27 October 1973.

Is 88U64E safe to buy?

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