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F288 GAW

1988 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,638 mi
Last recorded17,638 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 GAW
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 17,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outside 30cm areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 16,300 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 15,135 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 13,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 9,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to nearside rear rigid brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (145 R 13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,270 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 2,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 3,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,914 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

cracking in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 900,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,416 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,652 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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F288 GAW is a 1988 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F288 GAW, 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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What year was F288 GAW registered?

F288 GAW is a 1988 Trabant P601, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F288 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F288 GAW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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