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XSJ 213

1998 Trabant P601

Green Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,726 mi
Last recorded50,726 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSJ 213
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 50,508 miles

h/lamps dulling

n/s slight play in rack

travel in h/brake lever

underside/brake pipes undersealed

Pass 17 May 2010 49,634 miles

all componts covered in greese

rubber bushers starting to deteriorated but no exsif play

under vechicle covered in underseal

Fail 8 May 2010 49,619 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

all componts covered in greese

rubber bushers starting to deteriorated but no exsif play

under vechicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,305 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all brake pipes greased

complete underbody and inner arches heavily undersealed

n/s c.v. boot clip loose and weaping, but still secure

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,086 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

underbody undersealed and components greased

Fail 22 Mar 2008 49,073 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

underbody undersealed and components greased

Pass 17 Mar 2007 48,732 miles

brake pipes greased. †undersealed underneath

Pass 23 Apr 2005 48,560 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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XSJ 213 is a 1998 Trabant P601 in Green with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSJ 213, 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.

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What year was XSJ 213 registered?

XSJ 213 is a 1998 Trabant P601, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is XSJ 213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSJ 213 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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