No, R297 HYS is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R297 HYS?

The MOT for R297 HYS is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 May 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R297 HYS?

The recorded mileage for R297 HYS is 124,216 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R297 HYS ULEZ compliant?

No, R297 HYS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R297 HYS

R297 HYS

1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 124,216 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19/05/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/09/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 124,216 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 19/05/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/09/2012

Mileage: 124,216 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2496cc

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R297 HYS Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2011
124,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R297 HYS Mileage History

03/05/200686,419 mi
09/05/200793,631 mi+7,212 mi
07/05/2008102,095 mi+8,464 mi
05/05/2009109,141 mi+7,046 mi
04/05/2010112,874 mi+3,733 mi
08/05/2010112,875 mi+1 mi
18/05/2011124,216 mi+11,341 mi
20/05/2011124,216 mi

Average of roughly 7,490 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R297 HYS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 20:23

MOT Analysis

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8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R297 HYS) between May 2006 and May 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.

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