MESSAGER M 385 L
Built: 1981 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1981
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Messager – further models: the collector page for trailers outside the named series, with M 385, M 475, SP 550 and Vagebonde V375, 566 to 988 kg unladen weight, 775 to 1,190 kg gross weight
This page brings together the Messager trailers that the register does not assign to a named series. The types M 385, M 385 L, M 475, P 3909, SP 550 and V 375 carry letter-and-number codes, alongside a model named Vagebonde V375. As with many smaller trailer brands, the range is built from registration data in which each model is listed individually with its own technical values.
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The register lists 8 versions here with unladen weights from 566 to 988 kg, gross weights from 775 to 1,190 kg and widths from 2,060 to 2,300 mm.
With gross weights from 775 to just under 1,190 kg, the range sits at the boundary between the unbraked and braked trailer class; above a gross weight of 750 kg European registration rules require an overrun brake, so most of the range falls into the braked class. For registration behind a car, besides the trailer's own gross weight, the towing vehicle's permitted towing capacity is also decisive, since that sets the real limit for the load carried.
When buying used, the main points are the condition of the axle and wheel bearings, the operation of the overrun brake and linkage, corrosion on the frame and drawbar, and the condition of the lights, connector, tyres and wheels. Parts for such small brands usually come through independent trailer workshops rather than a manufacturer network.
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 649 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 830 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MESSAGER M 385 L weigh?
The unladen weight is 649 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MESSAGER M 385 L?
830 kg.
Up to what speed is the MESSAGER M 385 L approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the MESSAGER M 385 L built?
Production years: 1981.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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