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G738 RCW

1994 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,788 mi
Last recorded87,788 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Trabant P60164,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 RCW
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,788 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,359 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 85,796 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 85,796 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 85,772 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r wheels binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,656 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 84,845 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,710 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 78,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,365 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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G738 RCW is a 1994 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 64,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G738 RCW, 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 32 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 G738 RCW?

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What year was G738 RCW registered?

G738 RCW is a 1994 Trabant P601, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is G738 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G738 RCW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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