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A2 BNX

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,656 mi
Last recorded107,656 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BNX
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,656 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 101,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 99,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated pads overheated and low (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 93,903 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 93,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 88,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 88,813 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,594 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,046 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 50,462 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 50,461 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine mil light on

Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,410 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management & cruise control lights illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,529 miles

Both Front tyres nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

Child seat fitted at time of seatbelt test

Front brake slightly corroded and worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Based on 7,310 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
position lamp(s) not working 79
Stop lamp not working 71
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A2 BNX is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 68,133 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 Subaru B9 Tribeca fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 BNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru B9 Tribeca typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 BNX is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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