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A197 WHK

1984 Trabant P601

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,122 mi
Last recorded74,122 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Trabant P60167,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA197 WHK
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 May 2019 74,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,822 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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A197 WHK is a 1984 Trabant P601 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 67,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A197 WHK, 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 42 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A197 WHK registered?

A197 WHK is a 1984 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A197 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A197 WHK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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