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DK08 SXV

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,323 mi
Last recorded112,323 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SXV
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 112,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,713 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 103,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,306 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 80,793 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 80,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 70,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,205 miles

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

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Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 33,034 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DK08 SXV is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 68,133 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DK08 SXV, 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 DK08 SXV registered?

DK08 SXV is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 SXV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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