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VN66 NRL

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,242 mi
Last recorded135,242 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 NRL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 135,242 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 107,351 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 89,533 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,989 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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VN66 NRL is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN66 NRL, 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 VN66 NRL registered?

VN66 NRL is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is VN66 NRL safe to buy?

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