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N9 DRV

2016 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,973 mi
Last recorded116,973 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 DRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,918 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 109,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,870 miles

speedo in km's

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall, not exposing cords.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 98,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall, not exposing cords.

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

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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N9 DRV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N9 DRV, 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 N9 DRV registered?

N9 DRV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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The MOT history for N9 DRV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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