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E133 NTC

2005 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

24,350 mi
Last recorded24,350 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Trabant P60145,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 NTC
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 24,350 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 24,321 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 19,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

vehicle rusty & welded underside

Fail 3 Oct 2013 19,653 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,884 miles

play in s/rack

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,990 miles

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

s/column top bush play

Fail 28 Sep 2011 14,987 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear axle outer bushes wear

s/column top bush play

Pass 13 Oct 2010 149,570 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 149,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,478 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 14,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 139,367 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 139,367 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 93,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r w/bearings slight noise

Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r w/bearings slight noise

Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,407 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 95,342 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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E133 NTC is a 2005 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 45,793 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 E133 NTC, 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 21 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E133 NTC is a 2005 Trabant P601, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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