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YD58 VHF

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,217 mi
Last recorded98,217 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VHF
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 98,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded. not insecure, not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,778 miles

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

complete exhaust system corroded not insecure not blowing

oil dampness around front of engine

Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust system badly corroded around joints (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust shields vibrating not insurcure

oil dampness around bottom of engine level ok

Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front exhaust heat shield rattling

Fail 14 Apr 2023 88,829 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 9 Apr 2022 85,900 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 85,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

catalic converter casing rattling

slight oil dampness around front of engine oil filter area level ok

Pass 21 Dec 2019 76,510 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

catalytic converter casing rattling

engine oil dampness around bottom of engine under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,755 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

power steering pipes on rack damp in oil

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,721 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,235 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 54,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

rear brake pads are close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,448 miles

engine oil leaks

rear brake pads are close to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,038 miles

rear wiper blade is split

o/s/f tyre is bald in the inner edge and close to legal limit

both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly split

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge + on the legal limit and has a cut in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2012 41,038 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly split

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge + on the legal limit and has a cut in tread

o/s/f tyre is bald in the inner edge and close to legal limit

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,148 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YD58 VHF is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD58 VHF, 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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YD58 VHF is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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