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D118 HHN

1997 Trabant P601

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,550 mi
Last recorded73,550 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Trabant P60151,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD118 HHN
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,550 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,616 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,054 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

condition of all four tyres

cracking to nearside and offside front brake hoses

heavy rust in rear underwing and sill areas

nearside door mirror cracked

play in nearside and offside front upper suspension joints

rust on mainthrough brake pipe

Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,041 miles

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

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

condition of all four tyres

cracking to nearside and offside front brake hoses

heavy rust in rear underwing and sill areas

nearside door mirror cracked

play in nearside and offside front top suspension joints

rust on mainthrough brake pipe

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

condition of all four tyres

condition of fuel pipes

condition of towbar and mount points

nearside door mirror cracked

play in nearside and offside front suspension upper joint bushes

Fail 31 Aug 2010 71,969 miles

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

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

condition of all four tyres

condition of fuel pipes

condition of towbar and mount points

nearside door mirror cracked

play in nearside and offside front suspension upper joint bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers mirror cracked

slight play in front suspension top swivel joints

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,909 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

slight play in both fr top suspension joints

slight play o/s/r hub

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,851 miles

n/s door mirror cracked †slight bind n/s/r brake †slight damp n/s/r shocker †slight play front top ball joints †slight play rear bearings

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,834 miles

noise from rear leaf spring

play in both front suspention top joints

slight distortion in nearside rear brake drum

slight play in offside rear hub

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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D118 HHN is a 1997 Trabant P601 in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D118 HHN, 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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D118 HHN is a 1997 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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