No, R898 NTN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R898 NTN?

The MOT for R898 NTN is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 December 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of R898 NTN?

The recorded mileage for R898 NTN is 51,198 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R898 NTN ULEZ compliant?

No, R898 NTN 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

1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R898 NTN

R898 NTN

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 51,198 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/12/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 51,198 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/12/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 51,198 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1753cc

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R898 NTN Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2009
51,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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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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R898 NTN Mileage History

15/10/200528,492 mi
07/10/200632,911 mi+4,419 mi
27/10/200738,617 mi+5,706 mi
05/11/200738,617 mi
04/10/200843,961 mi+5,344 mi
08/10/200843,961 mi
02/12/200950,812 mi+6,851 mi
11/12/200951,198 mi+386 mi

Average of roughly 5,463 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R898 NTN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 04:15

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 1997 Ford Escort (R898 NTN) between October 2005 and December 2009.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 11 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”.

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