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GFW 932K

1998 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,347 mi
Last recorded71,347 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 932K
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 71,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,809 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,627 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTY

Pass 7 May 2009 69,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 69,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,408 miles

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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GFW 932K is a 1998 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFW 932K, 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 28 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GFW 932K registered?

GFW 932K is a 1998 Trabant P601, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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