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BD08 BJX

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,196 mi
Last recorded148,196 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BJX
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 148,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 145,187 miles

Emissions not tested aborted engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 141,968 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 141,931 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,298 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 9 Aug 2016 130,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 114,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 103,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 92,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,182 miles

Both front brake pads low

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,738 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no oil 1 1/2 ltr added

nsf tyre edge wearing

osf tyre edge wearing

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 BJX is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BJX, 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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BD08 BJX is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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