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MX57 XMU

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,391 mi
Last recorded126,391 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XMU
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 126,391 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 123,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper stabalizing arm inner bushes wearing and touching the car body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 108,511 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 94,459 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 94,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,517 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 50,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,032 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 33,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 26,377 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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MX57 XMU is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MX57 XMU, 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 MX57 XMU registered?

MX57 XMU is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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