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LK08 UEC

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,328 mi
Last recorded143,328 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 UEC
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 143,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 143,155 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,314 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 142,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 141,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 141,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 141,551 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 138,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,040 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,267 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LK08 UEC is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LK08 UEC, 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 LK08 UEC registered?

LK08 UEC is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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