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UDH 829W

2008 Trabant P601

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,855 mi
Last recorded48,855 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDH 829W
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,855 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 48,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,612 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 48,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,355 miles

Main beam warning light does not work

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 48,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Main beam warning light does not work

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 48,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 48,128 miles

front brakr imbalance high

Fail 2 May 2012 48,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,987 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front brake bindeing slightley

slight play in nearside front steering ball joints/bush

Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,043 miles

hand brake travel

slight play in offside front lower king pin

Fail 17 Apr 2010 47,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

hand brake travel

slight play in offside front lower king pin

Pass 12 May 2009 45,525 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 45,523 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,370 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 43,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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UDH 829W is a 2008 Trabant P601 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UDH 829W, 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 18 years old, this Trabant P601 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UDH 829W is a 2008 Trabant P601, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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