No, P988 TAP is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P988 TAP?

The MOT for P988 TAP is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 January 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of P988 TAP?

The recorded mileage for P988 TAP is 71,163 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P988 TAP ULEZ compliant?

No, P988 TAP 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 Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P988 TAP

P988 TAP

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 71,163 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 06/01/2010
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2009)
Recorded Mileage: 71,163 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 06/01/2010

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2009

Mileage: 71,163 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1299cc

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P988 TAP Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2008
71,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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P988 TAP Mileage History

06/12/200544,454 mi
08/12/200544,465 mi+11 mi
05/12/200653,013 mi+8,548 mi
07/12/200653,032 mi+19 mi
07/01/200862,313 mi+9,281 mi
07/01/200862,313 mi
30/12/200871,163 mi+8,850 mi

Average of roughly 8,711 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

P988 TAP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 01:03

MOT Analysis

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

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P988 TAP) between December 2005 and December 2008.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 December 2008 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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