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H344 AAB

1990 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,338 mi
Last recorded55,338 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Trabant P60144,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH344 AAB
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 55,338 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 54,958 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,276 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 52,276 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 31,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 49,266 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 49,266 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006
Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,236 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 49,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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H344 AAB is a 1990 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H344 AAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H344 AAB registered?

H344 AAB is a 1990 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H344 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H344 AAB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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