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AU16 RVC

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,460 mi
Last recorded66,460 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 RVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 66,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 59,528 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 55,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 49,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,701 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AU16 RVC is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU16 RVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 RVC registered?

AU16 RVC is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AU16 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 RVC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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