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SY66 WRO

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,581 mi
Last recorded144,581 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 WRO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,581 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 128,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 113,992 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,403 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 101,397 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,387 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,694 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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SY66 WRO 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 SY66 WRO, 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 SY66 WRO registered?

SY66 WRO is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is SY66 WRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 WRO 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.

Does SY66 WRO have outstanding finance?

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