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HBA 550Y

1983 Trabant P601

Yellow Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,747 mi
Last recorded19,747 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 550Y
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,747 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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HBA 550Y is a 1983 Trabant P601 in Yellow with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBA 550Y, 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 43 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of HBA 550Y?

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What year was HBA 550Y registered?

HBA 550Y is a 1983 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HBA 550Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 550Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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