MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,502 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Faulty connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
general wear/play to steering/suspension
some play in front suspension/steering close to mot fail
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
DID NOT NEED A EMMISIONS TEST AS IT IS A PRE CAT 2 STROKE ENGINE
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Trabant P601?
Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.
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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.
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G428 GSM is a 2001 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 January 2001.
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