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C239 MAK

1997 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Trabant P60151,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC239 MAK
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,879 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 52,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,090 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2017 51,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2012 49,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,144 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,192 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,320 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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C239 MAK is a 1997 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C239 MAK, 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 C239 MAK registered?

C239 MAK is a 1997 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is C239 MAK safe to buy?

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