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AO58 EFK

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,440 mi
Last recorded138,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 EFK
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 138,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play DUST COVER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 130,319 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 130,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Branch (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,330 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,040 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 113,040 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,696 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,248 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 101,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern due to condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,637 miles

corrosion exhaust system

wear outer edges both front tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,503 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,689 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber split

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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AO58 EFK is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO58 EFK, 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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AO58 EFK is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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