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MJ56 GGX

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,109 mi
Last recorded110,109 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca66,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 GGX
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,109 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 110,108 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 103,163 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 103,163 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

brake fluid level slightly low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,723 miles

nearside & offside rear exhaust flanges corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 90,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside & offside rear exhaust flanges corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 86,512 miles

nearside & offside rear exhaust joint flanges badly corroded

offside front & both rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 86,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose offside front

nearside & offside rear exhaust joint flanges badly corroded

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 82,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 77,950 miles

all tyres perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 71,253 miles

sill covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 64,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 64,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,400 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s front top strut notchy

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,261 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,150 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,613 miles

front brake pads appear 80% worn

front number plate the hard plastic shell is damaged exposing the internal plate

rear brake pads appear 80% worn

rear wiper blade is worn out

Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,603 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads appear 80% worn

front number plate the hard plastic shell is damaged exposing the internal plate

rear brake pads appear 80% worn

rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,797 miles

Front Pads Not Seen

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,895 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MJ56 GGX is a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 66,783 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 MJ56 GGX, 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 20 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ56 GGX is a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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