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G896 ATL

2019 Trabant P601

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,011 mi
Last recorded64,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 ATL
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 64,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 63,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose / bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,924 miles

Rear brake pipes and exhaust tailpipe poorly secured

Rear passenger seats missing at time of test

tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Nov 2022 63,921 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiper wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring welded to mounting cup (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower inner wing areas Missing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower inner wing area Missing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake flexi pipes poorly secured

all four tyres perished

reverse lamps inop

Nearside Front brake flexi pipe insecure and chaffing on shocker

Offside Front brake flexi pipe insecure and chaffing on shocker

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,867 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,789 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Car on Romanian registration number

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight bind on both front brakes

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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G896 ATL is a 2019 Trabant P601 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G896 ATL, 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 7 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G896 ATL is a 2019 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 November 2019.

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