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Bronze · Petrol · 1999 · 2,457 cc

T490 GSPMOT history

T490 GSP is a bronze petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
135,199 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 GSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 GSP was last recorded at 135,199 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,355 miles · 28 May 2022
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
3,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,199 miles
  • 2022 – 134,355 miles
  • 2021 – 134,257 miles
  • 2019 – 133,530 miles
  • 2016 – 133,462 miles
  • 2015 – 132,669 miles
  • 2014 – 131,279 miles
  • 2012 – 128,071 miles
  • 2011 – 126,871 miles
  • 2010 – 112,072 miles
  • 2009 – 95,702 miles
  • 2008 – 80,455 miles
  • 2007 – 71,826 miles
  • 2006 – 65,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,199 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,199 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    746921987209
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass134,355 miles (+98)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,355 miles
    Test number
    238614199366
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed over previous repairs

  3. Pass134,257 miles (+727)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    134,257 miles
    Test number
    895961348238
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  4. Pass133,530 miles (+68)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,530 miles
    Test number
    383284440800
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass133,462 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    386238572680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,669 miles (+1,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,669 miles
    Test number
    956784935121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass131,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,279 miles
    Test number
    195902444189
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail131,279 miles (+3,208)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,279 miles
    Test number
    736042344144
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail128,071 miles1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    465132722475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass128,071 miles (+1,200)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    985982122336
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass126,871 miles (+14,799)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,871 miles
    Test number
    765568131259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear Discs Corroded

  12. Pass112,072 miles (+16,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,072 miles
    Test number
    813154250120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass95,702 miles (+15,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,702 miles
    Test number
    283616879422
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass80,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    910582478101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,455 miles (+8,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    750300678190
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass71,826 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,826 miles
    Test number
    830569277122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,825 miles (+6,588)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,825 miles
    Test number
    100397077194
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure

  18. Pass65,237 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    454067356169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront No plate cracked

  19. Fail65,232 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    942086856198
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront No plate cracked

Questions about T490 GSP

Does T490 GSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 GSP expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 GSP?
The MOT on T490 GSP expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 GSP done?
T490 GSP was recorded at 135,199 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 3,754 miles a year.
Has T490 GSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 GSP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2014.
Has the mileage on T490 GSP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T490 GSP find?
T490 GSP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: underside showing signs of corrosion.

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