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EKR 427T

1992 Trabant P601

Grey Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,679 mi
Last recorded96,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Trabant P60149,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 427T
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 96,328 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamps are deteriorating

end float in steering rack pinion

nearside rear bumper mount bolt is missing

nearside rear exhaust box mounting is loose

nearside upper swivel pin and offside lower pin are worn

Fail 27 Oct 2011 963,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamps are deteriorating

end float in steering rack pinion

nearside rear bumper mount bolt is missing

nearside rear exhaust box mounting is loose

nearside upper swivel pin and offside lower pin are worn

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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EKR 427T is a 1992 Trabant P601 in Grey with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 EKR 427T, 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 34 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKR 427T registered?

EKR 427T is a 1992 Trabant P601, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is EKR 427T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 427T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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