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DV58 VTG

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,955 mi
Last recorded66,955 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 VTG
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,955 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (Rear) bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,702 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear) bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 63,155 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear) bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 60,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre is low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,233 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 56,225 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,007 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,445 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 45,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 42,719 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,899 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch (8.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror ()

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all tyres perished and cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2017 37,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch (8.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror ()

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,318 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorating and splitting

Fail 24 Feb 2015 30,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre deterioating

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,635 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,174 miles

child seat fitted to l/h/r.

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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DV58 VTG 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 77.8%.

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 DV58 VTG, 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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DV58 VTG is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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