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F859 SUU

1994 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,281 mi
Last recorded64,281 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Trabant P60164,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 SUU
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,281 miles

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

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

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 49,829 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,406 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F859 SUU is a 1994 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 64,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F859 SUU, 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 32 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F859 SUU registered?

F859 SUU is a 1994 Trabant P601, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is F859 SUU safe to buy?

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