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VU56 BVW

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,650 mi
Last recorded162,650 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca69,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BVW
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 162,650 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear exhaust joints

Pass 30 Aug 2018 148,385 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 148,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 136,080 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 136,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,972 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,837 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,706 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 101,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,117 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,430 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,239 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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VU56 BVW is a 2007 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 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,648 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 VU56 BVW, 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 19 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 BVW registered?

VU56 BVW is a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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