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P26 HER

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,914 mi
Last recorded81,914 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 HER
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,914 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,997 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 67,997 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,757 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 63,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsf tyre has cut in outer edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 57,710 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 57,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsf tyre is has cut in sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Rear Noplate is illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tps light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,966 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 47,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,230 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 32,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,841 miles

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

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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P26 HER is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P26 HER, 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 P26 HER registered?

P26 HER is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is P26 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 HER shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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