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SY16 NNE

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,286 mi
Last recorded66,286 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 66,286 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Amber warning light flashing regarding emissions

Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,319 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 48,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 44,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,379 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 NNE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NNE, 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 SY16 NNE registered?

SY16 NNE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SY16 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY16 NNE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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