The road tax status for R248 NDS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R248 NDS?

The MOT for R248 NDS is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R248 NDS?

The recorded mileage for R248 NDS is 83,411 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R248 NDS ULEZ compliant?

No, R248 NDS 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

1998 Subaru Sambar 0.7L Petrol · R248 NDS

R248 NDS

1998 Subaru Sambar (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 83,411 km. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.

Make & Model: SUBARU SAMBAR
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 83,411 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 83,411 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 650cc

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R248 NDS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
83,411 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 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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R248 NDS Odometer History

10/06/202479,090 km
22/05/202582,617 km+3,527 km
23/05/202582,618 km+1 km
03/07/202683,404 km+786 km
06/07/202683,411 km+7 km

Average of roughly 2,088 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R248 NDS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 02:41

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Sambar (R248 NDS) between June 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 July 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: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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