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B985 AAT

1994 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Trabant P60164,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB985 AAT
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 81,674 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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B985 AAT is a 1994 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 64,016 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 B985 AAT, 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 32 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B985 AAT registered?

B985 AAT is a 1994 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is B985 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B985 AAT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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