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SY16 NNB

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 NNB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 68,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,769 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 45,768 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,129 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn on edge

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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SY16 NNB is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 SY16 NNB, 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 SY16 NNB registered?

SY16 NNB is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SY16 NNB safe to buy?

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