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F986 UJN

2008 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,021 mi
Last recorded60,021 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 UJN
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 20 May 2009 738,027 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 May 2008 51,003 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 51,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F986 UJN is a 2008 Trabant P601 in Beige 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 F986 UJN, 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 18 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F986 UJN registered?

F986 UJN is a 2008 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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