CarVerify

Free Car Check

G428 GSM

2001 Trabant P601

Cream Petrol 595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,502 mi
Last recorded96,502 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Trabant P60185,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Trabant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG428 GSM
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 96,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Seizing wheel cylinder? (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area 30cm of rear wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Only slightly better than nearside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 95,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 95,744 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Possibly sticking caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to split perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 95,721 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component missing retaining clip missing on front spring (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,350 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,460 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 92,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Faulty connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,484 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,483 miles

some play in front suspension/steering close to mot fail

Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,483 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

some play in front suspension/steering close to mot fail

Pass 14 May 2014 88,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 87,830 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 87,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 87,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 87,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 87,129 miles

DID NOT NEED A EMMISIONS TEST AS IT IS A PRE CAT 2 STROKE ENGINE

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,639 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 86,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 85,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 83,723 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
Full Trabant P601 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G428 GSM is a 2001 Trabant P601 in Cream with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 85,010 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 G428 GSM, 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 25 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G428 GSM?

You can check the full history of G428 GSM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G428 GSM registered?

G428 GSM is a 2001 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is G428 GSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G428 GSM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G428 GSM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G428 GSM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.