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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Trabant 601. Check any 601 by registration number below.

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75.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.0%

vs Trabant Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Trabant 601 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Trabant 601 has an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, which is 2.0 percentage points above the Trabant brand average of 73.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 601 on the road.

Before buying a used Trabant 601, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Trabant 601 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 12 vehicles

75.0%Good
Trabant average: 73.0%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Other Trabant Models

Compare MOT reliability across Trabant models.

Trabant P601

73.5% pass rate

Trabant Unclassified

70.6% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Trabant 601

Trabant 601 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Trabant 601 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Trabant 601?
The average MOT pass rate for the Trabant 601 is 75.0% compared to the Trabant average of 73.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Trabant 601?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Trabant 601 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, the Trabant 601 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Trabant 601?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Trabant 601?
Typical mileage for the Trabant 601: 22,418 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 601 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Trabant 601's MOT History

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