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JR55 DAR

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,028 mi
Last recorded79,028 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR55 DAR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 79,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 67,675 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 23,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,503 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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JR55 DAR is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 JR55 DAR, 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 JR55 DAR registered?

JR55 DAR is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is JR55 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR55 DAR shows 7 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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