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BD08 BFJ

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,214 mi
Last recorded53,214 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 53,214 miles

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 53,179 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

front and rear registration plates fitted over existing plates, displayed plates are secure and meet mot pass standards

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,301 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,907 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner tread

Offside rear tyre going bald on inner tread and has a nail in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,377 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)

Fail 8 May 2012 24,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 5 May 2011 18,456 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 May 2011 18,456 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

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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BD08 BFJ is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD08 BFJ, 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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What year was BD08 BFJ registered?

BD08 BFJ is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 BFJ safe to buy?

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