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G816 HEF

1990 Trabant P601

Cream Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,335 mi
Last recorded37,335 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Trabant P60144,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 HEF
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,335 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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G816 HEF is a 1990 Trabant P601 in Cream with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 44,911 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 G816 HEF, 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 36 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G816 HEF registered?

G816 HEF is a 1990 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G816 HEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G816 HEF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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