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AX08 FGE

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,668 mi
Last recorded56,668 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FGE
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 56,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 55,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,796 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 50,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pipe to brakehose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to brakehose leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 48,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,240 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 46,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 43,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,277 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,592 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 39,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 36,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres cut and perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,906 miles

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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AX08 FGE is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX08 FGE, 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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AX08 FGE is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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