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B91 RJU

1993 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,208 mi
Last recorded69,208 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB91 RJU
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 69,208 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 67,928 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,602 miles

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Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,548 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 66,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 66,525 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 66,316 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,649 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 32,116 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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B91 RJU is a 1993 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B91 RJU, 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 33 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B91 RJU?

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What year was B91 RJU registered?

B91 RJU is a 1993 Trabant P601, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is B91 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B91 RJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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