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SH66 NBE

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,293 mi
Last recorded139,293 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH66 NBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 139,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front front passenger seat belt buckle stiff under tension

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 122,893 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 122,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 68,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 48,747 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,442 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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SH66 NBE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SH66 NBE, 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 SH66 NBE registered?

SH66 NBE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is SH66 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH66 NBE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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