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BG07 TAU

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,704 mi
Last recorded88,704 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca69,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 TAU
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 88,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 88,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,301 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 77,293 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 3 Aug 2018 66,181 miles

Dual fuel vehicle. Eml present on LPG. Presenter requested Petrol emission test.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 66,181 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,438 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Fail 3 Aug 2017 55,433 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,170 miles

front tyres splitting between tread

Fail 19 Feb 2016 50,170 miles

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

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

front tyres splitting between tread

Fail 12 Feb 2015 45,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,229 miles

lpg pipes at front by chassis rail and cat require better protection.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,160 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to show signs of cracking.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,578 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 23,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre slight splitting around outer wall

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,439 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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BG07 TAU is a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,648 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 BG07 TAU, 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 19 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG07 TAU is a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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