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E274 KNO

1988 Trabant P601

Yellow Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,739 mi
Last recorded99,739 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 KNO
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,739 miles

Emissions not tested due to 2 stroke engine

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,006 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,697 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,325 miles

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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E274 KNO is a 1988 Trabant P601 in Yellow with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E274 KNO, 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 38 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E274 KNO registered?

E274 KNO is a 1988 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E274 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E274 KNO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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