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E237 NOU

1997 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Trabant P60151,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE237 NOU
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 55,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 52,598 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 52,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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E237 NOU is a 1997 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E237 NOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E237 NOU?

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What year was E237 NOU registered?

E237 NOU is a 1997 Trabant P601, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is E237 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E237 NOU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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