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G472 GVN

2001 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,190 mi
Last recorded96,190 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Trabant P60185,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 GVN
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 96,189 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,670 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,150 miles

o/s n/s front flexies cracked slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2009 84,150 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/s n/s front flexies cracked slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2008 83,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front flexi cracked slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,344 miles

EXHAUST HAS BEEN REPAIRED

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SPRING BUSH

SILLS RUSTY

Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,212 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 72,309 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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G472 GVN is a 2001 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G472 GVN, 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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What year was G472 GVN registered?

G472 GVN is a 2001 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is G472 GVN safe to buy?

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