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V70 JLW

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,947 mi
Last recorded155,947 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 JLW
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 155,910 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 154,099 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 154,045 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 151,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 142,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 142,793 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 123,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre is worn thin on inner edge

Offside front wiper blade is starting to smear slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,976 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn thin on inner edge

Offside front wiper blade is starting to smear slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,955 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,581 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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V70 JLW is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V70 JLW, 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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V70 JLW is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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