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FE08 UGO

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,840 mi
Last recorded122,840 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 UGO
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 122,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,294 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 115,294 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,265 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 2 Feb 2024 110,265 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 110,240 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier also terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower ! (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorated and images faint !

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread 225/50/19 107y

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,382 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2011 28,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,054 miles

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

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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FE08 UGO is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE08 UGO, 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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FE08 UGO is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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