CarVerify

Free Car Check

TAW 86H

1998 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,175 mi
Last recorded31,175 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
4 checks still locked for this Trabant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 86H
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
View full Trabant P601 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,175 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
Full Trabant P601 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TAW 86H is a 1998 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TAW 86H, 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 28 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAW 86H?

You can check the full history of TAW 86H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TAW 86H registered?

TAW 86H is a 1998 Trabant P601, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is TAW 86H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAW 86H shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAW 86H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TAW 86H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.