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1985 Trabant P601
UK • 14 Nov 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Trabant P601, affectionately named 'Doris,' boasts low mileage (12,932km) and a well-documented history, including time spent in a Scottish motor museum. Recently recommissioned with replaced parts, it comes with a long MOT and is offered at No Reserve, presenting a rare opportunity to own a sought-after East European icon.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car appears to be in very good condition. It has been well-maintained by the current owner, with many hard-to-source parts replaced. It comes with a long MOT, new battery, two sets of keys, previous MOTs, original book pack and a good amount of history. It has only covered less than 1,000km in the last four years, and the odometer reading of 12,932 km is believed to be correct. The car is described as being the best ‘Trabi’ available on the market today.
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8,035 miles
B368DRS
1985
Auction
3428509
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
This ex-Motor Museum Trabant with only 12,932km is offered at No Reserve An East German imported around the time of the wall coming down
Built in 1985, and UK Registered in 1992 Just two family keepers.
Good amount of history Long MOT, two sets of keys as well as previous MOTs and original book pack The Trabant P601 was produced by VEB Sachsenring in Saxony in a long production run from 1963 to 1991 and accordingly it was the most well known Trabant with over 2.8M ‘Trabis’ finding homes, East Germany’s answer to West Germany’s VW Beetle ‘people’s car.’ Affordable and cheap to run (by Western standards) nevertheless the design displayed elements of foresight including the ‘modern’ front-wheel drive, all round independent suspension, a low maintenance engine and unitary construction.
The main let down was the dated two-stroke engine that continued in production in the absence of any development budget well past its natural lifespan.
Costing an eye-drying 8,500 DEM (German Marks) or £...
Price Analysis vs Other 601s
£810
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,242
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,418
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 15th May 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
18,330 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th May 2025, 18,330 miles
Failed
On 10th Feb 2025, 18,264 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On 1st Mar 2024, 16,372 miles
Failed
On 1st Mar 2024, 16,372 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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