2010 Subaru Tribeca 3.6L Petrol · LX60 JXP

The 2010 Subaru Tribeca presents a generally stable mechanical condition, though its maintenance trend reveals recurring attention to rear braking components. The most recent MOT on 2025-10-13 at 85,432 miles resulted in a pass, yet the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin. This repeats a pattern from 2022, where rear pads were flagged on both the failed and passed tests at 66,855 miles. A new issue surfaced in September 2024 at 78,680 miles, where both rear shock absorbers exhibited light oil misting alongside a non-excessive oil leak, indicating developing suspension wear that requires monitoring. Accumulating just 85,432 miles over sixteen years equates to roughly 5,340 miles annually, confirming exceptionally light usage. The mileage progression shows consistent but sparse accumulation; the vehicle covered 6,752 miles between the September 2024 test at 78,680 miles and the October 2025 test at 85,432 miles. Such low annual mileage often implies prolonged periods of standing, which can cause rubber suspension bushes to perish and brake discs to surface corrode, though the record does not explicitly highlight these issues beyond the recurring rear pad wear. A prospective buyer must inspect the rear suspension and braking systems closely. The repeated advisories for rear brake pads wearing thin suggest either a deferred replacement schedule or a binding rear caliper that accelerates consumable wear. Verify the condition of the rear shock absorbers; the light oil misting noted in September 2024 at 78,680 miles indicates the seals are compromised, and these units may soon require replacement to maintain structural integrity and ride quality. Check the operation of the headlamp and SRS warning lamp, as both were flagged in the 2022 failure, though subsequent passes indicate repairs were carried out.