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G786 SAA

2007 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,499 mi
Last recorded16,499 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 SAA
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,499 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Oct 2009 126,240 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 126,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 8,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 8,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 5,902 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2007 57,722 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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G786 SAA is a 2007 Trabant P601 in Green with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G786 SAA, 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 19 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G786 SAA registered?

G786 SAA is a 2007 Trabant P601, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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