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NPW 787V

1980 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,351 mi
Last recorded65,351 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPW 787V
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 65,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2017 65,339 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyres cracking.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,075 miles

near side front tyre becoming perished

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,927 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,775 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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NPW 787V is a 1980 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NPW 787V, 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 46 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NPW 787V?

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What year was NPW 787V registered?

NPW 787V is a 1980 Trabant P601, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is NPW 787V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPW 787V shows 7 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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