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BD08 BKA

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,646 mi
Last recorded64,646 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 64,646 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 58,165 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 58,036 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 50,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage round screws. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at o/s/r flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 50,708 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage round screws. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at o/s/r flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 46,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,660 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,930 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 24,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,035 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,580 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 10 May 2011 14,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

oil level low

Pass 10 May 2011 14,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

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 BKA is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BKA, 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 BKA registered?

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

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