The road tax status for P898 DAU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P898 DAU?

The MOT for P898 DAU is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P898 DAU?

The recorded mileage for P898 DAU is 77,639 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P898 DAU ULEZ compliant?

No, P898 DAU 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

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1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P898 DAU

P898 DAU

1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1996. Recorded mileage 77,639 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 77,639 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 77,639 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2496cc

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P898 DAU Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
77,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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P898 DAU Mileage History

01/03/200634,413 mi
01/02/200738,759 mi+4,346 mi
13/02/200841,097 mi+2,338 mi
23/02/200942,986 mi+1,889 mi
22/02/201046,871 mi+3,885 mi
24/11/201049,935 mi+3,064 mi
24/11/201049,935 mi
27/11/201251,149 mi+1,214 mi
03/12/201251,149 mi
04/12/201351,975 mi+826 mi
05/12/201351,975 mi
25/03/201553,165 mi+1,190 mi
25/03/201553,165 mi
25/04/201653,783 mi+618 mi
05/05/201653,784 mi+1 mi
06/04/201755,348 mi+1,564 mi
09/05/201858,400 mi+3,052 mi
31/05/201961,274 mi+2,874 mi
31/05/201961,274 mi
24/07/202063,547 mi+2,273 mi
30/07/202063,635 mi+88 mi
13/09/202165,323 mi+1,688 mi
17/09/202165,328 mi+5 mi
24/08/202271,583 mi+6,255 mi
25/08/202271,587 mi+4 mi
07/09/202375,501 mi+3,914 mi
17/09/202476,516 mi+1,015 mi
25/09/202476,537 mi+21 mi
22/10/202577,636 mi+1,099 mi
24/10/202577,639 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 2,200 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

P898 DAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:02

MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P898 DAU) between March 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 82 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”.

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