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A468 PAE

1997 Trabant P601

Turquoise Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,618 mi
Last recorded46,618 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Trabant P60151,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA468 PAE
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 May 2022 46,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 46,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,254 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,208 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear silencer & tail pipe section corroded.

steering wheel plastic outer moulding cracking.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,160 miles

Front bumper mounting points corroding.

Rear suspension bushes slightly perished.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,392 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 42,267 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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A468 PAE is a 1997 Trabant P601 in Turquoise with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 51,083 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 A468 PAE, 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 29 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A468 PAE registered?

A468 PAE is a 1997 Trabant P601, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is A468 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A468 PAE shows 15 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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