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CEK 240

1982 Trabant P601

Yellow Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,447 mi
Last recorded61,447 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEK 240
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 61,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CEK 240 is a 1982 Trabant P601 in Yellow with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CEK 240, 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 44 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of CEK 240?

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What year was CEK 240 registered?

CEK 240 is a 1982 Trabant P601, first registered on 26 April 1982.

Is CEK 240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEK 240 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEK 240 have outstanding finance?

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