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P3 RAT

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,739 mi
Last recorded127,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 RAT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 127,739 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 89,081 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,686 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,208 miles

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

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,596 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,378 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

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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P3 RAT is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 P3 RAT, 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 P3 RAT registered?

P3 RAT is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is P3 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 RAT 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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