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GK58 TYB

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,869 mi
Last recorded142,869 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 TYB
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 142,851 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 142,829 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIP BEAM OUTPUT SLIGHTLY DIM?? (1.7.5a)

Offside Front ELECTRIC WINDOW INOPERATIVE

PARKING BRAKE FREE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE / EFFICIENCY ON LIMITS 16%

Fail 22 Sep 2015 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIP BEAM OUTPUT SLIGHTLY DIM?? (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDE LAMP BULB INOPERATIVE (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front ELECTRIC WINDOW INOPERATIVE

PARKING BRAKE FREE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE / EFFICIENCY ON LIMITS 16%

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,506 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery acid slightly corroded

front brake pad linings look low / worn???

no rear / rear seats time test???

park brake lever free travel slightly excessive

Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,589 miles

Offside Outer Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

battery acid slightly corroded

emissions CO close to limits today

front brake pad linings look low / worn???

no rear / rear seats time test???

park brake lever free travel slightly excessive

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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GK58 TYB is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GK58 TYB, 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 GK58 TYB registered?

GK58 TYB is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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