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H498 PNO

1990 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy117,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 PNO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 108,384 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,690 miles

rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 10 Nov 2023 98,270 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,312 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,076 miles

Front exhaust in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front exhaust in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 86,732 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 86,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 85,198 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 84,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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H498 PNO is a 1990 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 117,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H498 PNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 36 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H498 PNO registered?

H498 PNO is a 1990 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is H498 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H498 PNO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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