No, R478 NNK is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R478 NNK?

The MOT for R478 NNK is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 November 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R478 NNK?

The recorded mileage for R478 NNK is 89,809 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R478 NNK ULEZ compliant?

No, R478 NNK 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 Escort 1.8L Petrol · R478 NNK

R478 NNK

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 89,809 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/11/2012
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 89,809 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/11/2012

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 89,809 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R478 NNK Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2011
89,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R478 NNK Mileage History

07/11/200664,199 mi
30/10/200769,485 mi+5,286 mi
16/10/200875,479 mi+5,994 mi
16/10/200875,479 mi
31/10/200980,615 mi+5,136 mi
02/11/200980,625 mi+10 mi
09/11/201085,021 mi+4,396 mi
05/11/201189,809 mi+4,788 mi

Average of roughly 5,128 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R478 NNK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 18:19

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R478 NNK) between November 2006 and November 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 November 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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