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E51 XKC

1993 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,048 mi
Last recorded50,048 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 XKC
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,262 miles

2 stroke engine emits smoke that is not avoidable.

Headlamp beam converters/deflectors fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 49,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking carb overflow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/80r13 74t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 47,996 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,355 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,386 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,200 miles

rear shockers weak. poor beam pattern

Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,197 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shockers weak. poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,958 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2008 38,955 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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E51 XKC is a 1993 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E51 XKC, 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 33 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E51 XKC is a 1993 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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The MOT history for E51 XKC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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