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FL58 GLK

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,370 mi
Last recorded123,370 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GLK
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 123,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 121,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 121,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 113,269 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,579 miles

all four tyres getting close to legal tread depth

Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,623 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,623 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,850 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,957 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,837 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,654 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 36,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,298 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,455 miles

o/s wiper blade perished

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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FL58 GLK is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FL58 GLK, 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 FL58 GLK registered?

FL58 GLK is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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