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YMR 23T

1994 Trabant P601

Beige Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Trabant P60164,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMR 23T
MakeTrabant
ModelP601
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 86,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,348 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,152 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear number plate poor condition

right hand side door mirror cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2006 58,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

alt belt worn to excess

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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YMR 23T is a 1994 Trabant P601 in Beige with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Trabant P601 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 64,016 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 YMR 23T, 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 32 years old, this Trabant P601 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YMR 23T is a 1994 Trabant P601, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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