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DU58 VTC

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,315 mi
Last recorded123,315 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VTC
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 123,315 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted restricting views to some components

Fail 4 Oct 2018 123,035 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust system and flanges

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,748 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear exhaust section flanges corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 112,748 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear exhaust section flanges corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,439 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts low (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust flange joints corroded and centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,372 miles

both rear exhaust flanges are corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 72,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,782 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 VTC is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTC, 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 DU58 VTC registered?

DU58 VTC is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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