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DU58 VSF

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,803 mi
Last recorded126,803 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VSF
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,869 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 117,968 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,856 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shields loose/rattling

N/S/F fog lamp not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip beginning to wear through

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,341 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and nail in o/s/r

e m light flashing

Fail 16 Nov 2017 95,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

both rear tyres wearing low and nail in o/s/r

e m light flashing

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,211 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror damaged but repaired with tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil level below minimum

rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 87,211 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror damaged but repaired with tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil level below minimum

rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,255 miles

ns wing mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,255 miles

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

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

ns wing mirror damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,271 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror taped up

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 65,204 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and have movement

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror taped up

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,949 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,590 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner of tyre tread down to 1.6 mm

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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DU58 VSF is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU58 VSF, 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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DU58 VSF is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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