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TAD 74W

1992 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

65,647 mi
Last recorded65,647 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Trabant P60149,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAD 74W
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2006 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TAD 74W is a 1992 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 49,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TAD 74W, 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 34 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAD 74W registered?

TAD 74W is a 1992 Trabant P601, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is TAD 74W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAD 74W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAD 74W have outstanding finance?

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