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C743 XLN

1995 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,255 mi
Last recorded5,255 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Trabant P60124,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC743 XLN
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2022 5,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 5,194 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 5,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 5,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 5,092 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 5,049 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 5,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 4,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 4,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 4,686 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 4,551 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 4,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 2,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 1,908 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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C743 XLN is a 1995 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 24,561 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 C743 XLN, 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 31 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 C743 XLN?

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What year was C743 XLN registered?

C743 XLN is a 1995 Trabant P601, first registered on 8 June 1995.

Is C743 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C743 XLN shows 17 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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