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RV08 UVP

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,298 mi
Last recorded141,298 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 UVP
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 141,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,749 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 132,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 125,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 121,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

advise rear exhaust badly corroded at joints advise ns head lamp pattern

advise sharp edges nsr lamp unit

Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,213 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop and damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2018 116,213 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop and damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2017 110,949 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit damaged.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,918 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit damaged.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,017 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,017 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front pads low and front discs corroded on inner faces

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to the inner face of both front brake discs

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,339 miles

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 43,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 43,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

deep cuts to offside front tyre tread

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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RV08 UVP is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV08 UVP, 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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RV08 UVP is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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