Yes, R811 PEL is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 August 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R811 PEL?

The MOT for R811 PEL is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R811 PEL?

The recorded mileage for R811 PEL is 198,167 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R811 PEL ULEZ compliant?

No, R811 PEL 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1998 Ford Freda 2.5L Gas bi-fuel · R811 PEL

R811 PEL

1998 Ford Freda (2.5L, gas bi-fuel). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 198,167 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model: FORD FREDA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/03/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 198,167 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required
Fuel & Engine: GAS BI-FUEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 06/03/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/08/2027

Mileage: 198,167 mi
Fuel Type: GAS BI-FUEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2490cc

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R811 PEL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
198,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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R811 PEL Mileage History

30/06/2023187,068 mi
23/09/2024195,021 mi+7,953 mi
07/03/2025195,106 mi+85 mi
23/02/2026198,167 mi+3,061 mi
23/02/2026198,167 mi

Average of roughly 4,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R811 PEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 03:43

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Freda (R811 PEL) between June 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 February 2026 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: Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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