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LJ08 FUA

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,516 mi
Last recorded73,516 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 FUA
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,516 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 73,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,004 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,053 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 61,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,953 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,811 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 45,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,383 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 32,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,889 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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LJ08 FUA is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJ08 FUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 FUA registered?

LJ08 FUA is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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