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S66 HBC

2016 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,576 mi
Last recorded112,576 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 HBC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,576 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,829 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,692 miles

rear brake discs wearing ... unable to see front and rear pad condition

slight damage nearside front wing mirror cover

Fail 8 Jan 2024 84,653 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

offside rear bumper taped

rear brake discs wearing ... unable to see front and rear pad condition

slight damage nearside front wing mirror cover

Pass 7 Jan 2023 69,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,505 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 57,355 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP warning light on the dash (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on the dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 35,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 35,178 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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S66 HBC is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S66 HBC, 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 S66 HBC registered?

S66 HBC is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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