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E287 RSC

2001 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,645 mi
Last recorded95,645 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Trabant P60185,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE287 RSC
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,645 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,129 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,892 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,332 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,285 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 89,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,108 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,135 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 85,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 82,243 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 82,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,097 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 82,097 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 82,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 80,688 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 75,059 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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E287 RSC is a 2001 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 85,010 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 E287 RSC, 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 25 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E287 RSC registered?

E287 RSC is a 2001 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is E287 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E287 RSC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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