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F277 KHH

1988 Trabant P601

Blue Other 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,028 mi
Last recorded56,028 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 KHH
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,028 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 56,019 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,866 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 55,823 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has had extensive welding repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,345 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 65,143 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 55,344 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2010 55,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 55,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,442 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,168 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 50,168 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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F277 KHH is a 1988 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F277 KHH, 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 38 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F277 KHH is a 1988 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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