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C931 SRB

1985 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,561 mi
Last recorded40,561 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC931 SRB
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 40,561 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 40,537 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,431 miles

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

rear flex and steel pipes covered with a product

Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear flexible brake pipes covered in paint

Pass 13 Apr 2022 37,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,534 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2018 37,455 miles

handbrake performance down slightly o/s

Pass 31 May 2017 37,289 miles

handbrake performance down slightly o/s

Pass 16 May 2016 37,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake performance down slightly o/s

Pass 28 May 2015 36,923 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake performance down slightly o/s

Pass 19 May 2014 35,006 miles

deterioration to nearside front brake flexy-hose.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,815 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,716 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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C931 SRB is a 1985 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C931 SRB, 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 41 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C931 SRB?

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What year was C931 SRB registered?

C931 SRB is a 1985 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C931 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C931 SRB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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