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MKH 324E

2009 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,836 mi
Last recorded96,836 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKH 324E
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,836 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 96,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,887 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 95,858 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 95,791 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 35,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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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MKH 324E is a 2009 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MKH 324E, 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 17 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MKH 324E is a 2009 Trabant P601, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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