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B368 DRS

1985 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,330 mi
Last recorded18,330 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB368 DRS
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 18,330 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 18,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 16,372 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 16,372 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 16,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 12,975 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 12,655 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 May 2021 12,652 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Some play in Steering Rack

Pass 5 Jul 2019 12,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 12,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 11,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 11,845 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 11,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 10,819 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake hoses routed close to suspension

Fail 12 Aug 2013 10,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake hoses routed close to suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,758 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 9,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,039 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,428 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 7,428 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,203 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 7,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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B368 DRS is a 1985 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B368 DRS, 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 41 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B368 DRS is a 1985 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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