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VBD 42R

1977 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,950 mi
Last recorded65,950 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 42R
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,950 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,590 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,056 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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VBD 42R is a 1977 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBD 42R, 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 49 years old, this Trabant P601 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBD 42R?

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What year was VBD 42R registered?

VBD 42R is a 1977 Trabant P601, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VBD 42R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBD 42R 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.

Does VBD 42R have outstanding finance?

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