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E201 KGM

2004 Trabant P601

Multi-colour Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,152 mi
Last recorded84,152 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 KGM
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019

few areas of corrosion

oil leak not excessive

suspension bushes perished no play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed one on bulk head matches one on inner wing ? (0.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

few areas of corrosion

oil leak not excessive

suspension bushes perished no play

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,028 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 84,028 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,885 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,851 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 836,998 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,387 miles

suspension ; play in n/s/f & o/s/f lower joints

wheel bearings , n/s/r & o/s/r noisey

Fail 13 Aug 2012 83,385 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

battery discharged

suspension ; play in n/s/f & o/s/f lower joints

wheel bearings , n/s/r & o/s/r noisey

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,649 miles

battery insecure

headlights tapped to dip left

oil/water leaks at engine

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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E201 KGM is a 2004 Trabant P601 in Multi-colour with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E201 KGM, 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 22 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E201 KGM is a 2004 Trabant P601, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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