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F979 VVC

1994 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,901 mi
Last recorded61,901 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Trabant P60164,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 VVC
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 61,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 614,316 miles

13% inbalance front brakes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n\s rear strut slight movement top mounting

Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

13% inbalance front brakes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n\s rear strut slight movement top mounting

Pass 3 Sep 2011 60,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 60,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion o//s sill & n/s /f wheel arch

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion N/S/F inner arch

Corrosion O/S/f OUTER SILL

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2009 589,170 miles

5% inballance front brakes

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 14 Jul 2009 589,170 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

5% inballance front brakes

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,388 miles

16% inbalance front brakes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

16% inbalance front brakes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,858 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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F979 VVC is a 1994 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F979 VVC, 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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F979 VVC is a 1994 Trabant P601, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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