No, R842 BYG is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R842 BYG?

The MOT for R842 BYG is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 December 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of R842 BYG?

The recorded mileage for R842 BYG is 49,078 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R842 BYG ULEZ compliant?

No, R842 BYG 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 Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · R842 BYG

R842 BYG

1998 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 49,078 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/12/2008
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/06/2008)
Recorded Mileage: 49,078 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/12/2008

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/06/2008

Mileage: 49,078 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1753cc

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R842 BYG Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2007
49,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R842 BYG Mileage History

15/12/200536,829 mi
30/11/200642,280 mi+5,451 mi
10/12/200749,078 mi+6,798 mi
10/12/200749,078 mi

Average of roughly 6,171 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R842 BYG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 13:08

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Fiesta (R842 BYG) between December 2005 and December 2007.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 December 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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