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E460 EDV

2001 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,886 mi
Last recorded90,886 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Trabant P60185,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE460 EDV
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 90,886 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,345 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes cracking and perishing front and rear

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,903 miles

play in both front top trunions

Pass 8 May 2015 85,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,796 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,553 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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E460 EDV is a 2001 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E460 EDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E460 EDV?

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What year was E460 EDV registered?

E460 EDV is a 2001 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is E460 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E460 EDV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E460 EDV have outstanding finance?

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