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PEP 189S

2005 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,658 mi
Last recorded28,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Trabant P60145,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEP 189S
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,658 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play between steering column and steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2015 28,658 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Play between steering column and steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,006 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING AT N/S

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,194 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,861 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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PEP 189S is a 2005 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 45,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PEP 189S, 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 21 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PEP 189S registered?

PEP 189S is a 2005 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is PEP 189S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEP 189S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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