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DU58 VSL

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,408 mi
Last recorded162,408 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VSL
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 162,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 152,738 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

brake fluid dark

Pass 16 Dec 2021 143,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 135,424 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,926 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,623 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre scuffed on outer wall.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front tyre scuffed on outer wall.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low

nearside rear exhaust corroded & blowing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,824 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,994 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,983 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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DU58 VSL is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DU58 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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