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SOR 301S

2001 Trabant P601

Grey Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,310 mi
Last recorded42,310 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Trabant P60185,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 301S
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,735 miles

front and rear service brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 9 May 2014 41,716 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SOR 301S is a 2001 Trabant P601 in Grey with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 85,010 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 SOR 301S, 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 25 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SOR 301S registered?

SOR 301S is a 2001 Trabant P601, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is SOR 301S safe to buy?

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