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N900 COB

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,257 mi
Last recorded81,257 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 COB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 81,257 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 81,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 69,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,905 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 49,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 38,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,478 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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N900 COB is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N900 COB, 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.

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What year was N900 COB registered?

N900 COB is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is N900 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N900 COB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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