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G317 YDV

2002 Trabant P601

Cream Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,845 mi
Last recorded51,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 YDV
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,845 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,312 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak

r/o/s ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,641 miles

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

Oil leak

r/o/s ferrule slightly corroded

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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G317 YDV is a 2002 Trabant P601 in Cream with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G317 YDV, 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 G317 YDV?

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What year was G317 YDV registered?

G317 YDV is a 2002 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is G317 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G317 YDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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