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B469 XBU

1997 Trabant P601

Yellow Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,053 mi
Last recorded73,053 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Trabant P60151,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB469 XBU
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2006 73,053 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE LOW READING

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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B469 XBU is a 1997 Trabant P601 in Yellow with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 B469 XBU, 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 B469 XBU registered?

B469 XBU is a 1997 Trabant P601, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is B469 XBU safe to buy?

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