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D16 DDR

1998 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,134 mi
Last recorded58,134 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 DDR
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 58,134 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

slight interfacing to rear lights

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,026 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 57,689 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 57,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 57,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 56,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2011 44,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,636 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,269 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 412,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,719 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,696 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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D16 DDR is a 1998 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D16 DDR, 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 28 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D16 DDR registered?

D16 DDR is a 1998 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is D16 DDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 DDR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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