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VA57 UUG

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,143 mi
Last recorded110,143 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 UUG
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perishing Badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perishing Badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 110,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perishing Badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perishing Badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,788 miles

engine oil level low checked before emissions test carried out

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not affecting light output

nearside and offside rear tyres showing age related cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,268 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,250 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,107 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,127 miles

Engine covers and undershields fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,682 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,600 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,178 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,132 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 54,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,957 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,095 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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VA57 UUG 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 73.3%.

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 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 VA57 UUG, 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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VA57 UUG is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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