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G556 YTA

1989 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,262 mi
Last recorded1,262 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 YTA
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 1,262 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 1,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 688 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 95,452 miles

advise n/s/r w/brg slightly noisey

Pass 22 May 2007 134,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 94,541 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2006 93,756 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 93,754 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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G556 YTA is a 1989 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G556 YTA, 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 37 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G556 YTA registered?

G556 YTA is a 1989 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G556 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 YTA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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