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E283 LUP

2012 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,489 mi
Last recorded9,489 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 LUP
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 9,489 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 9,479 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 8,937 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 8,935 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 8,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 7,514 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 7,514 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 6,435 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 6,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 5,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 2,923 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 2,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 1,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1,602 miles

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

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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E283 LUP is a 2012 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E283 LUP, 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 14 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E283 LUP is a 2012 Trabant P601, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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