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A891 WGO

1984 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Trabant P60167,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA891 WGO
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,438 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 94,420 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 89,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,331 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

corrosion nearside front inner arch/chassis areas

corrosion nearside front inner wing areas - shock mount

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

nearside rear sill area's soft under under seal

Fail 1 Jun 2017 78,331 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

corrosion nearside front inner arch/chassis areas

corrosion nearside front inner wing areas - shock mount

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

nearside rear sill area's soft under under seal

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis rail within suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

play to n/s/f o/s/f suspension top bushes

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wings around suspension mounts

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,563 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 61,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside track rod ends have no locking nuts

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,417 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 54,394 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,975 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 40,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,410 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 22 May 2007 27,137 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 27,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,749 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 25,749 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A891 WGO is a 1984 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A891 WGO, 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 A891 WGO registered?

A891 WGO is a 1984 Trabant P601, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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