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G851 CLK

2007 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,821 mi
Last recorded61,821 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 CLK
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,952 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,947 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 60,943 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,236 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,012 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2014 59,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,498 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 57,486 miles

Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicator switch slight damaged

n/s/f steering split pin not a proper one

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,097 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,978 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,421 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,421 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,620 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,059 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,657 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 38,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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G851 CLK is a 2007 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G851 CLK, 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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G851 CLK is a 2007 Trabant P601, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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