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E440 EBW

1997 Trabant P601

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Trabant P60151,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE440 EBW
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,975 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 83,975 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,073 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 83,073 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,826 miles

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 24 May 2007 81,913 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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E440 EBW is a 1997 Trabant P601 in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E440 EBW, 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 E440 EBW?

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What year was E440 EBW registered?

E440 EBW is a 1997 Trabant P601, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is E440 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E440 EBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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