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L40 DRS

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca69,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DRS
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 95,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of binding previously (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged aftermarket mirror fitted smaller than original (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror unit taped up

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,063 miles

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

Offside 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))

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,722 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 94,699 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak part of exhaust system missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rar silencers not connected to rest of system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure part of system missing held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 93,324 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 93,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 85,171 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 85,170 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,207 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,864 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 57,714 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 57,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,094 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 26,094 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,576 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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L40 DRS is a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,648 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 L40 DRS, 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 19 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 L40 DRS registered?

L40 DRS is a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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