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B79 FOF

1992 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,111 mi
Last recorded37,111 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Trabant P60149,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB79 FOF
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 37,048 miles

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

o/s door

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,637 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,790 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 250,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,469 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGTHLY UNEVEN

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 15,024 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 15,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.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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B79 FOF is a 1992 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 B79 FOF, 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 34 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B79 FOF registered?

B79 FOF is a 1992 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is B79 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B79 FOF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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