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F578 AFX

2002 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,465 mi
Last recorded63,465 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 AFX
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,465 miles

Possible leak from offside rear shock absorber?? unable to tell for sure.

Rear flexible brake hoses perished.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,464 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 61,464 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 57,909 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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F578 AFX is a 2002 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F578 AFX, 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 24 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of F578 AFX?

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What year was F578 AFX registered?

F578 AFX is a 2002 Trabant P601, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is F578 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F578 AFX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F578 AFX have outstanding finance?

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