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GFB 104W

1992 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Trabant P60149,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 104W
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,611 miles

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

advise extensive welding repairs have been carried out and painted over with thick underseal

advise thick underseal painted on brake pipes

Fail 8 Aug 2006 86,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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GFB 104W is a 1992 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 GFB 104W, 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 34 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFB 104W registered?

GFB 104W is a 1992 Trabant P601, first registered on 15 December 1992.

Is GFB 104W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFB 104W 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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