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G741 PWT

2009 Trabant P601

Cream Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,623 mi
Last recorded72,623 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 PWT
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2009
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 72,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 68,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 63,884 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2022 63,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, cracking/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front seats have slight free play, detected at base. unlikely to detach

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,654 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have signs of cracking/age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 57,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,243 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,200 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,199 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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G741 PWT is a 2009 Trabant P601 in Cream with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G741 PWT, 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 17 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G741 PWT is a 2009 Trabant P601, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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